Mountain weather
Peak District
Confidence
High confidence for a remarkably hot and humid spell of weather between Wednesday and Sunday. Lower confidence for potential severe thunderstorm development late Thursday and on Friday.
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Thu 25 JunSunrise:Sunset:
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Fri 26 JunSunrise: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
Thunderstorms
Mountain weather forecast
Exceptionally hot and humid again with prolonged strong sunshine. Rather breezy on summits.
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Weather
(at 800m)
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Chance of
precipitation (at 800m)
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Chance of precipitation |
<5%
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<5%
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<5%
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<5%
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<5%
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10%
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Wind direction and speed
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600m
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600m | SE 16mph knots
SE
16mph |
SE 16mph knots
SE
16mph |
E 18mph knots
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18mph |
SE 21mph knots
SE
21mph |
SE 18mph knots
SE
18mph |
SE 21mph knots
SE
21mph |
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300m
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300m | NE 5mph knots
NE
5mph |
E 9mph knots
E
9mph |
E 13mph knots
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13mph |
E 12mph knots
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12mph |
E 11mph knots
E
11mph |
E 12mph knots
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12mph |
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Valley
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Valley | E 5mph knots
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5mph |
E 8mph knots
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8mph |
E 11mph knots
E
11mph |
SE 11mph knots
SE
11mph |
E 10mph knots
E
10mph |
E 12mph knots
E
12mph |
Wind gust
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600m
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600m | 24mph | 24mph | 25mph | 29mph | 28mph | 31mph |
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300m
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300m | 10mph | 15mph | 17mph | 19mph | 18mph | 21mph |
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Valley
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Valley | 11mph | 14mph | 19mph | 19mph | 20mph | 23mph |
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600m
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Valley
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3900m
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3900m
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3800m
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3700m
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3700m
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3600m
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Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Exceptionally hot and humid conditions forecast on Thursday with a significant risk of heat related health impacts for all. The best walking conditions will be during the very early morning ahead of rapid rises in temperature by the afternoon, but take plenty of water to stay hydrated. Very strong sunshine also accompanying the high temperatures so sunscreen is also necessary. Be aware of a small chance of late evening thunderstorms developing.
Weather
Dry with some patchy valley mist possible around dawn. Any early mist quickly clearing to leave a sunny and very hot, humid day. Breezier than on Wednesday, with strengthening winds through the day, especially over higher peaks and fells. A very slight risk of thunderstorms developing after dusk.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
100%.
Low cloud and visibility
No low cloud expected. Some patchy valley mist early daytime, otherwise a rather hazy start with visibilities becoming very good by mid-late morning.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Mainly dry overnight, although a chance for showers or possibly severe thunderstorms to develop for a time until early morning, perhaps accompanied by heavy downpours of rain, hail and gusty winds. Brighter conditions follow and becoming very hot and humid again during the middle of the day, then a further risk of scattered showers or thunderstorms from late afternoon into the evening. Again, these could include torrential rain, frequent lightning, hail and very strong winds. Showers or thunderstorms easing away during the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90%.
Maximum wind speed expected
Westerly 10-15mph with gusts 20-25mph. Chance of locally stronger gusts (approximately 40-50mph) from varying directions in, or near any severe thunderstorms.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 23 becoming Plus 20 degrees Celsius.
- Valley Plus 21 becoming Plus 32 degrees Celsius.
- Freezing level Above the summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Perhaps a few scraps of low cloud on mid to high slopes during or following any heavy rain overnight and early morning and also late afternoon into the evening. Otherwise hills expected to be clear of cloud. Perhaps some localised mist early morning, otherwise a hazy start, becoming very good visibility by mid-morning.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Sat 27 Jun
Dry with variable cloud and sunny spells. Chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day. Breezy on summits. Feeling slightly fresher, but still very warm and humid.
Sun 28 Jun
A band of rain moves east during the morning followed by brighter and much fresher conditions with some showers. Breezy.
Mon 29 Jun
Mainly dry with sunny spells, perhaps the odd afternoon shower. Gentle or moderate winds and temperatures near normal for the time of year.
Mountain weather information
Sat 27 Jun
Dry with variable cloud and sunny spells. Chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day. Breezy on summits. Feeling slightly fresher, but still very warm and humid.
Sun 28 Jun
A band of rain moves east during the morning followed by brighter and much fresher conditions with some showers. Breezy.
Mon 29 Jun
Mainly dry with sunny spells, perhaps the odd afternoon shower. Gentle or moderate winds and temperatures near normal for the time of year.
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
Cluster of multiple stations