Mountain weather
Peak District
Confidence
Moderate confidence in the overall weather situation, with low confidence in any details of precipitation.
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This eveningSunrise:Sunset:
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Tue 18 AugSunrise:Sunset:
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Wed 19 AugSunrise:Sunset:
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Further outlook
This evening forecast
Cloudy, with a band of rain spreading in from the north during the evening. This could be heavy at times, but may ease and become more sporadic by midnight.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Poor Visibility
Mountain weather forecast
Cloudy, with patchy light rain or drizzle possible.
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Weather
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Chance of
precipitation (at 800m)
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Chance of precipitation |
80%
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60%
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40%
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30%
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30%
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20%
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20%
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70%
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Wind direction and speed
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600m
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600m | SW 18mph knots
SW
18mph |
SW 17mph knots
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17mph |
W 18mph knots
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18mph |
W 20mph knots
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20mph |
W 21mph knots
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21mph |
W 21mph knots
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21mph |
W 20mph knots
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20mph |
W 17mph knots
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17mph |
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300m
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300m | SW 11mph knots
SW
11mph |
SW 14mph knots
SW
14mph |
W 15mph knots
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15mph |
W 16mph knots
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16mph |
W 18mph knots
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18mph |
W 17mph knots
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17mph |
W 15mph knots
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15mph |
W 12mph knots
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12mph |
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Valley
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Valley | SW 6mph knots
SW
6mph |
SW 7mph knots
SW
7mph |
W 10mph knots
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10mph |
W 12mph knots
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12mph |
W 12mph knots
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12mph |
W 12mph knots
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12mph |
W 11mph knots
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11mph |
W 8mph knots
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8mph |
Wind gust
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600m
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600m | 23mph | 22mph | 24mph | 27mph | 29mph | 29mph | 27mph | 23mph |
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300m
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300m | 16mph | 19mph | 22mph | 23mph | 25mph | 24mph | 22mph | 18mph |
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Valley
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Valley | 15mph | 17mph | 21mph | 22mph | 23mph | 24mph | 22mph | 18mph |
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600m
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600m | 13 degrees Celsius 13°C | 13 degrees Celsius 13°C | 14 degrees Celsius 14°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C | 11 degrees Celsius 11°C |
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300m
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300m | 14 degrees Celsius 14°C | 15 degrees Celsius 15°C | 16 degrees Celsius 16°C | 15 degrees Celsius 15°C | 15 degrees Celsius 15°C | 16 degrees Celsius 16°C | 15 degrees Celsius 15°C | 14 degrees Celsius 14°C |
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Valley
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Valley | 15 degrees Celsius 15°C | 15 degrees Celsius 15°C | 16 degrees Celsius 16°C | 16 degrees Celsius 16°C | 16 degrees Celsius 16°C | 16 degrees Celsius 16°C | 16 degrees Celsius 16°C | 15 degrees Celsius 15°C |
| Freezing Level | Freezing Level |
3600m
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3100m
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2700m
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2400m
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2400m
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2400m
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2300m
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2300m
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600m
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600m | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C | 11 degrees Celsius 11°C | 9 degrees Celsius 9°C | 9 degrees Celsius 9°C | 9 degrees Celsius 9°C | 8 degrees Celsius 8°C | 8 degrees Celsius 8°C |
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300m
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300m | 13 degrees Celsius 13°C | 13 degrees Celsius 13°C | 13 degrees Celsius 13°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C |
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Valley
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Valley | 14 degrees Celsius 14°C | 14 degrees Celsius 14°C | 15 degrees Celsius 15°C | 14 degrees Celsius 14°C | 14 degrees Celsius 14°C | 14 degrees Celsius 14°C | 14 degrees Celsius 14°C | 13 degrees Celsius 13°C |
| Freezing Level | Freezing Level |
3600m
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3100m
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2700m
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2400m
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2400m
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2400m
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2300m
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2300m
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Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Cooler and windier than in previous days, so this will feel very different for those on the summits. The winds may be blustery with some stronger gusts than is forecast in the model, and so walkers should be prepared for this.
Weather
Low cloud likely at first, with some hill fog and outbreaks of rain a possibility. The cloud will quickly lift in the morning, though it will likely stay cloudy for much of the day. Scattered showers are then likely through the day, and a band of rain is expected to move in during the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30% becoming 80% by mid-morning.
Low cloud and visibility
Broken low cloud of 300-400m likely at first, lifting above summits by mid-morning. Visibility will generally good, but very poor in any hill fog, and moderate to poor in the showers.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Generally dull to start, though the cloud will start to break up through the morning. A mixture of sunshine and showers are expected, which may turn heavy at times. Moderate westerly winds expected, turning light and variable overnight.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80%
Maximum wind speed expected
Westerly 10-15mph with gusts of 25mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 10 becoming Plus 14.
- Valley Plus 13 becoming Plus 18.
- Freezing level Well above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud is expected to be above summits. Generally good to very good visibility, but moderate to poor in any showers.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Thu 20 Aug
A widely showery day, heavy at times with a risk of hail and thunder. Becoming drier in the evening, with clear spells developing.
Fri 21 Aug
A dry start, with variable cloud and some sunny spells. Some showers are likely to develop through the day.
Sat 22 Aug
It is likely to be drier than in recent days, with sunny intervals. Feeling rather cool.
Summit specific forecast
The Peak District is home to a wide variety of magnificent hills, moors, outcrops and gritstone edges.