Mountain weather
Peak District
Confidence
High confidence for fine conditions on Thursday. Lower confidence regarding cloud and timing of rain indicated for late afternoon or Friday evening.
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Thu 24 SepSunrise:Sunset:
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Fri 25 SepSunrise: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
Mountain weather forecast
Prolonged hazy sunshine and rather warm. Occasionally breezy at higher elevations.
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Weather
(at 600m)
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Chance of
precipitation (at 600m)
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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 | S 16mph knots
S
16mph |
S 17mph knots
S
17mph |
S 17mph knots
S
17mph |
SW 16mph knots
SW
16mph |
SW 15mph knots
SW
15mph |
SW 17mph knots
SW
17mph |
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300m
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300m | SE 9mph knots
SE
9mph |
S 12mph knots
S
12mph |
S 14mph knots
S
14mph |
SW 12mph knots
SW
12mph |
S 9mph knots
S
9mph |
S 9mph knots
S
9mph |
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Valley
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Valley | E 5mph knots
E
5mph |
S 6mph knots
S
6mph |
S 10mph knots
S
10mph |
SW 10mph knots
SW
10mph |
S 5mph knots
S
5mph |
SE 5mph knots
SE
5mph |
Wind gust
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600m
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600m | 22mph | 22mph | 23mph | 22mph | 22mph | 23mph |
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300m
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300m | 20mph | 15mph | 19mph | 18mph | 15mph | 14mph |
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Valley
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Valley | 12mph | 12mph | 18mph | 18mph | 16mph | 13mph |
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600m
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300m
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Valley
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| Freezing Level | Freezing Level |
1600m
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2400m
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2400m
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3500m
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2800m
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2700m
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Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
A pleasant day to be out in the Park. Sunshine still moderately strong at this time of year, so adequate sun protection is necessary. Gusts could reach 25-30mph locally on exposed high peaks during the afternoon.
Weather
Fine and clear overnight. Chilly to start with some patchy mist in valleys around dawn, soon clearing. Otherwise, a dry and bright day with prolonged hazy sunshine. Becoming breezy though on high tops by the afternoon. Staying dry into the evening, likely with some increase in overall cloud.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Above 95%.
Low cloud and visibility
Little to no low cloud expected with bases extensively, if not completely above the summits. Some early haze otherwise mostly good or very good visibilities.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Extensive low cloud forming on mid-high slopes overnight but probably dry. Largely cloudy by day, but with bases lifting, perhaps with some occasional, mainly light rain or drizzle, this likely turning more persistent with some heavier bursts during the late afternoon or early evening onwards. Generally light winds.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
20% at first, increasing to 80% during the afternoon, then lowering to 50% through the evening.
Maximum wind speed expected
Westerly 10-15mph, with gusts 15-20mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 12 degrees Celsius.
- Valley Plus 12 becoming Plus 18 degrees Celsius.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Extensive cloud likely obscuring hills above 400m in the north and some low-level fog possible in the south overnight and early morning. Cloud lifting and clearing largely above hills by the afternoon. Potentially deteriorating again into the evening with bases expected to around 600m in rain. Outside of low cloud and fog, visibilities mostly hazy or very hazy in the early morning, then hazy to good through the afternoon. Turning poor in rain later.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Sat 26 Sep
Probably dry with sunny spells and occasional cloud. Light or gentle south-westerly winds.
Sun 27 Sep
Likely fine and bright to start but turning cloudier with time. Increasing risk of rain later. Freshening south-westerly breeze.
Mon 28 Sep
Dry with good spells of sunshine. Lighter south-westerly winds.
Mountain weather information
Sat 26 Sep
Probably dry with sunny spells and occasional cloud. Light or gentle south-westerly winds.
Sun 27 Sep
Likely fine and bright to start but turning cloudier with time. Increasing risk of rain later. Freshening south-westerly breeze.
Mon 28 Sep
Dry with good spells of sunshine. Lighter south-westerly winds.
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
Cluster of multiple stations