Mountain weather
Peak District
Confidence
High confidence for the generally settled and fine conditions in the next few days, but lower confidence in the risk of a shower on Tuesday.
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This eveningSunrise:Sunset:
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Mon 25 MaySunrise:Sunset:
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Tue 26 MaySunrise:Sunset:
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Further outlook
This evening forecast
Staying fine and dry into the evening with light winds.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Strong Sunlight
Mountain weather forecast
Sunny and hot with light winds.
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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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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 12mph knots
S
12mph |
S 14mph knots
S
14mph |
SW 12mph knots
SW
12mph |
SW 11mph knots
SW
11mph |
SW 12mph knots
SW
12mph |
SW 14mph knots
SW
14mph |
SW 11mph knots
SW
11mph |
SW 9mph knots
SW
9mph |
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300m
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300m | SE 7mph knots
SE
7mph |
SE 8mph knots
SE
8mph |
S 4mph knots
S
4mph |
SW 7mph knots
SW
7mph |
SW 10mph knots
SW
10mph |
SW 11mph knots
SW
11mph |
SW 8mph knots
SW
8mph |
SW 5mph knots
SW
5mph |
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Valley
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Valley | E 4mph knots
E
4mph |
SE 3mph knots
SE
3mph |
SE 2mph knots
SE
2mph |
SW 4mph knots
SW
4mph |
SW 7mph knots
SW
7mph |
SW 8mph knots
SW
8mph |
SW 6mph knots
SW
6mph |
S 3mph knots
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3mph |
Wind gust
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600m
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600m | 15mph | 17mph | 15mph | 15mph | 16mph | 18mph | 16mph | 11mph |
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300m
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300m | 9mph | 13mph | 7mph | 10mph | 13mph | 15mph | 13mph | 7mph |
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Valley
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Valley | 9mph | 11mph | 7mph | 8mph | 12mph | 15mph | 15mph | 6mph |
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3200m
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3000m
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2800m
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3000m
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2900m
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2900m
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2900m
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2900m
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Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
A fine and dry day with excellent visibility. However UV levels will be very high, so appropriate sun protection should be used. Temperatures will be hot, with little relief even at higher altitudes so hydration will be very important as will other sensible precautions such as sunhats, resting and seeking out shade.
Weather
Dry with light winds, plenty of sunshine and barely a cloud in the sky. The winds may strengthen a little during Monday afternoon becoming moderate southwesterly for a time, before becoming light again in the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
100%.
Low cloud and visibility
No low cloud is expected, with very little cloud in the sky. Visibility will be very good to excellent throughout the day.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Staying warm, with fine and dry conditions expected and plenty of sunshine. A little cloud may develop through the morning, giving a small chance of isolated showers in the afternoon. These isolated showers could be heavy if then happen, with a risk of thunder. Light winds at first, becoming brisk easterly winds in the afternoon.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
>95% becoming 70% in the afternoon.
Maximum wind speed expected
Easterly 15-20mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 15 becoming Plus 20.
- Valley Plus 17 becoming Plus 25.
- Freezing level Well above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
No low cloud is expected, and visibility should be very good. However, visibility may become moderate to poor in any showers in the afternoon.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Wed 27 May
The dry weather will continue with some hazy sunshine through the day. The brisk easterly winds will make it feel cooler than recent days. Freezing level well above summits.
Thu 28 May
A dry and bright start with variable cloud. The cloud will thicken by the afternoon giving a risk of showers, and a low chance of thunderstorms. Moderate southeasterly winds, easing to light by the evening. Freezing level well above summits.
Fri 29 May
Cloudy with some outbreaks of rain or showers likely during the day. Sunny spells perhaps developing in the afternoon. Freezing level well above summits.
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
Cluster of multiple stations