Mountain weather

Mountain weather

Peak District

Confidence

High for dry and settled weather on Saturday then generally cloudy with rain at times for Sunday and Monday. Low for details from Tuesday onwards.

Sunrise: Sunset:
Sunrise: Sunset:
Mountain hazards

Mountain weather hazards

Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.

Strong Sunlight
Harmful UV levels from sunlight increase with altitude giving a greater risk of sunburn and eye damage, even on some overcast days. On breezy days, the cooling effect of wind on exposed skin may disguise any feeling of sunburn until it is too late. If there is snow cover, glare increases the effect of UV rays especially on the eyes. It is advisable to wear sun block, protective clothing such as a long-sleeved top and hat and have good quality eye protection.

Mountain weather forecast

Dry with sunny spells and light winds.

Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
Weather
(at 600m)
Weather symbols Cloudy Sunny intervals Sunny intervals Sunny Sunny Clear night
Chance of
precipitation
(at 600m)
Chance of precipitation
30%
10%
10%
10%
10%
10%

Wind direction and speed

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
600m W 12mph knots
W
12mph
W 12mph knots
W
12mph
W 10mph knots
W
10mph
W 10mph knots
W
10mph
NW 4mph knots
NW
4mph
SW 7mph knots
SW
7mph
300m
300m SW 7mph knots
SW
7mph
NW 8mph knots
NW
8mph
W 8mph knots
W
8mph
W 8mph knots
W
8mph
SW 2mph knots
SW
2mph
S 6mph knots
S
6mph
Valley
Valley W 4mph knots
W
4mph
NW 7mph knots
NW
7mph
W 7mph knots
W
7mph
W 7mph knots
W
7mph
NW 3mph knots
NW
3mph
SE 3mph knots
SE
3mph

Wind gust

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
600m 15mph 15mph 13mph 13mph 7mph 9mph
300m
300m 11mph 10mph 10mph 10mph 7mph 7mph
Valley
Valley 10mph 11mph 11mph 11mph 8mph 4mph

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
600m 6 degrees Celsius 5 degrees Celsius 7 degrees Celsius 8 degrees Celsius 8 degrees Celsius 6 degrees Celsius
300m
300m 9 degrees Celsius 9 degrees Celsius 10 degrees Celsius 11 degrees Celsius 11 degrees Celsius 9 degrees Celsius
Valley
Valley 10 degrees Celsius 10 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 13 degrees Celsius 10 degrees Celsius 8 degrees Celsius
Freezing Level Freezing Level
1400m
1300m
1400m
1800m
1700m
1800m

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

A fine day for hillwalking but note that it will feel cool on the tops. Long sunny spells lead to moderate UV levels and so sun protection is advisable.

Weather

The odd scrap of low cloud around but mostly a fresh and clear start. Saturday will remain dry with long periods of crisp autumn sunshine, although cloud will build to give hazy sunshine at times.. A dry and clear evening.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

>95%.

Low cloud and visibility

Very scattered patches of cloud down to 400m initially but rapidly clearing, shortly after dawn. Excellent visibility during the day.

Ground conditions

No recent ground conditions report available.

Summit specific forecast