Mountain weather
Peak District
Confidence
High for fine conditions on Sunday, as well as a change to more unsettled weather from Monday, however lower confidence in the details of rain timings and associated low cloud.
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Sun 10 MaySunrise:Sunset:
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Mon 11 MaySunrise:Sunset:
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Further outlook
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Strong Sunlight
Severe Chill Effect
Mountain weather forecast
Cloudy to start, but then a fine day with plenty of sunny spells, although feeling cooler than recent days.
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Weather
(at 800m)
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Chance of
precipitation (at 800m)
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Chance of precipitation |
10%
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10%
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10%
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10%
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10%
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10%
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Wind direction and speed
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600m
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600m | NE 19mph knots
NE
19mph |
NE 19mph knots
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19mph |
NE 13mph knots
NE
13mph |
NE 11mph knots
NE
11mph |
NE 6mph knots
NE
6mph |
W 8mph knots
W
8mph |
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300m
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300m | NE 13mph knots
NE
13mph |
NE 14mph knots
NE
14mph |
NE 11mph knots
NE
11mph |
NE 10mph knots
NE
10mph |
NE 5mph knots
NE
5mph |
W 6mph knots
W
6mph |
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Valley
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Valley | NE 7mph knots
NE
7mph |
NE 10mph knots
NE
10mph |
NE 8mph knots
NE
8mph |
NE 7mph knots
NE
7mph |
NE 4mph knots
NE
4mph |
NW 5mph knots
NW
5mph |
Wind gust
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600m
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600m | 26mph | 25mph | 17mph | 14mph | 8mph | 13mph |
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300m
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300m | 19mph | 19mph | 15mph | 13mph | 8mph | 10mph |
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Valley
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Valley | 19mph | 19mph | 15mph | 12mph | 7mph | 12mph |
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600m
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600m | 2 degrees Celsius 2°C | 4 degrees Celsius 4°C | 6 degrees Celsius 6°C | 6 degrees Celsius 6°C | 6 degrees Celsius 6°C | 4 degrees Celsius 4°C |
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300m
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300m | 5 degrees Celsius 5°C | 7 degrees Celsius 7°C | 9 degrees Celsius 9°C | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C | 9 degrees Celsius 9°C | 7 degrees Celsius 7°C |
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Valley
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Valley | 6 degrees Celsius 6°C | 8 degrees Celsius 8°C | 11 degrees Celsius 11°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C | 11 degrees Celsius 11°C | 8 degrees Celsius 8°C |
| Freezing Level | Freezing Level |
800m
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800m
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900m
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1000m
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1000m
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1000m
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600m
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600m | -4 degrees Celsius -4°C | -2 degrees Celsius -2°C | 2 degrees Celsius 2°C | 3 degrees Celsius 3°C | 4 degrees Celsius 4°C | 2 degrees Celsius 2°C |
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300m
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300m | 1 degrees Celsius 1°C | 3 degrees Celsius 3°C | 6 degrees Celsius 6°C | 8 degrees Celsius 8°C | 8 degrees Celsius 8°C | 5 degrees Celsius 5°C |
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Valley
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Valley | 4 degrees Celsius 4°C | 6 degrees Celsius 6°C | 9 degrees Celsius 9°C | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C | 6 degrees Celsius 6°C |
| Freezing Level | Freezing Level |
800m
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800m
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900m
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1000m
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1000m
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1000m
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Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Whilst sunny spells through the day will require sunscreen in Moderate UV conditions, it will still be feeling rather cold on the summits, so extra layers of clothing are also required.
Weather
Low cloud will clear summits through the early morning, with a fine day then to follow, staying dry though becoming rather cloudy. Feeling cooler than recent days however.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
70% at dawn, rising to >95% through the morning.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud will lift through the morning, staying well clear of summits for the rest of the day. Visibility generally expected to be good or very good, improving as cloud continues to lift, with excellent views through the afternoon.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Dull and overcast to start the morning in association with a band of rain and showers moving south, occasionally heavy at times. Once this clears by mid to late-morning, a fine day will follow with occasional bright or sunny spells.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80% to start, becoming >95% later in the morning.
Maximum wind speed expected
West to northwesterly winds 10-15mph with isolated gusts 25mph to start, becoming northerly 10-15mph upon passage of rain.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 3 Celsius, rising to 9 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 4 Celsius, rising to 12 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud bases associated with the rain and showers may be low enough to temporarily shroud some higher peaks, around 500m, but this soon clearing and cloud well above summits for the rest of the day. Visibility poor in early rain, but then becoming excellent from mid- to late-morning.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Tue 12 May
Mostly fine conditions with sunny spells. A narrow band of light rain will move southeastwards across the region during the middle of the day. Moderate to fresh westerly winds.
Wed 13 May
Frequent squally showers and sunny breaks. Showers heavy at times with a risk of thunder. Moderate to fresh westerly winds.
Thu 14 May
Frequent squally showers and sunny breaks. Showers heavy at times with a risk of thunder. Gentle to moderate northwesterly winds.
Mountain weather information
Tue 12 May
Mostly fine conditions with sunny spells. A narrow band of light rain will move southeastwards across the region during the middle of the day. Moderate to fresh westerly winds.
Wed 13 May
Frequent squally showers and sunny breaks. Showers heavy at times with a risk of thunder. Moderate to fresh westerly winds.
Thu 14 May
Frequent squally showers and sunny breaks. Showers heavy at times with a risk of thunder. Gentle to moderate northwesterly winds.
Summit specific forecast
The Peak District is home to a wide variety of magnificent hills, moors, outcrops and gritstone edges.