Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for changeable weather to continue for the next few days. Low confidence is daily detail for precipitation. Please note we are aware of an issue affecting forecast wind speeds and gusts for higher-elevation sites (typically above 500m) displayed on the Met Office website and app. The winds shown here in our Mountain Area Forecasts are not affected by this. Our teams are actively working to correct the issue and updates will be deployed as soon as possible.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Poor Visibility
Poor visibility presents challenging route finding conditions. Visibility could be significantly less than 50 metres in all directions with few or no visual references, especially on featureless moors or plateaux. Distances become hard to judge and cliff or cornice edges can be difficult to recognise. These conditions require good navigational skills. There is a risk of white-out conditions when mist or fog is combined with extensive snow cover.
Severe Chill Effect
Wind significantly lowers the ‘feels-like’ temperature relative to the actual temperature, with even moderate winds significantly adding to the chilling effect. Strong winds can result in a severe and debilitating wind chill many degrees below the actual temperature. This effect will be enhanced in rain or wet snow. Without protection, prolonged exposure could result in frost nip or frostbite on exposed parts of the body and/or hypothermia.
Mountain weather forecast
Overcast with a little showery rain
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 600m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 600m) |
00% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 20% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
SE
15
|
SE
18
|
SE
18
|
E
19
|
E
19
|
E
20
|
| 300m |
E
10
|
SE
14
|
E
15
|
E
15
|
E
16
|
E
16
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| Valley |
E
9
|
E
9
|
E
12
|
E
12
|
E
13
|
E
14
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 23 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 30 |
| 300m | 19 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 26 |
| Valley | 18 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 29 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
1°
|
1°
|
0°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
-2°
|
| 300m |
3°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
1°
|
| Valley |
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
3°
|
2°
|
2°
|
| Freezing Level |
800m
|
800m
|
600m
|
600m
|
500m
|
400m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-4°
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-5°
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-6°
|
-7°
|
-8°
|
-9°
|
| 300m |
-1°
|
-2°
|
-3°
|
-3°
|
-4°
|
-4°
|
| Valley |
0°
|
0°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
-2°
|
-3°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Southeasterly winds will strengthen through the afternoon leading to significant wind chill.
Weather
A lot of cloud through the day with the chance of a little drizzly rain at times. Cloud will tend to slowly lift into the afternoon and evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30%, best chance across the northwest of the Park.
Low cloud and visibility
Poor in widespread hill fog down to 200 to 500 metres. Bases tend to rise to 600 metres as the afternoon progresses with somewhat better visibility.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0.2mm | 16.4mm | 16.9mm |
Measurement date:
Rainfall data provided by the Environment Agency. The Met Office is not responsible for content provided by third parties and may remove this data without warning.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Thickening cloud will soon bring outbreaks of sleet and snow moving northeast across the park, this turning to rain by afternoon then easing. Cold, strong southeasterly winds.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Little chance
Maximum wind speed expected
Southeasterly average speeds of 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph on the higher tops
Temperature
- At 600m Minus 1 rising plus 3 Celsius
- Valley 0 rising to 5 Celsius
- Freezing level 400 metres, rising above summits through the afternoon
Low cloud and visibility
Poor in extensive hill fog down to 300 to 600 metres throughout the day.
Mountain weather information
Sat 31 Jan
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Overcast with rain at times. Strong east or southeast winds.
Sun 1 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Probably a better chance of drier interludes and cloud breaks, with lighter winds.
Mon 2 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Increasing chance of cloud and rain later, with strengthening east to southeast winds.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
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Key
Mountain summits
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The Peak District is home to a wide variety of magnificent hills, moors, outcrops and gritstone edges.