Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence for the overall unsettled picture over the next few days, lower confidence for the timing and extent of showers and risk of storms on Thursday.
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.
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.
Thunderstorms
Lightning is a significant mountain hazard which can result in serious injury or death. Mountain terrain often leaves one highly exposed to lightning strikes. Hail may give unpleasant conditions with torrential rain and localised flash flooding also possible, mainly in Summer months.
Mountain weather forecast
Dry with sunny spells to start, risk of showers for the afternoon.
| 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% | <05% | 40% | 40% | 40% | 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
26
|
E
21
|
SE
25
|
SE
24
|
SE
23
|
S
18
|
| 300m |
E
16
|
E
20
|
SE
19
|
SE
21
|
SE
19
|
S
13
|
| Valley |
E
14
|
E
15
|
E
13
|
SE
14
|
SE
12
|
S
8
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 38 | 27 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 26 |
| 300m | 26 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 22 |
| Valley | 25 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 25 | 20 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
13°
|
13°
|
18°
|
18°
|
15°
|
14°
|
| 300m |
13°
|
15°
|
20°
|
20°
|
18°
|
17°
|
| Valley |
14°
|
17°
|
21°
|
20°
|
18°
|
17°
|
| Freezing Level |
2,800m
|
2,900m
|
3,400m
|
3,300m
|
3,100m
|
2,900m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
8°
|
9°
|
12°
|
12°
|
11°
|
12°
|
| 300m |
10°
|
12°
|
16°
|
15°
|
14°
|
15°
|
| Valley |
11°
|
14°
|
18°
|
17°
|
17°
|
16°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Good conditions for hill-walking at first on Thursday, with sunny spells resulting in high UV levels, so appropriate sun protection should be used. During the afternoon some showers will develop, these may be heavy and so waterproofs might be needed. Within the showers there is a very low risk of thunderstorms developing so walkers may want to keep this in mind.
Weather
Generally dry to start, with good spells of sunshine through the morning and winds strengthening. Through the afternoon some showers will spread in from the southwest, turning heavy at times with a low risk of thunder. Gusty winds possible through the afternoon, particularly over the summits. Any showers dying away through the evening to leave a largely dry night with clear spells.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
>95% at first, becoming 70% in the afternoon in association with the showers.
Low cloud and visibility
Generally cloud bases will be above the summits, however during the showers in the afternoon some bases may drop to 400m at times. Visibility will generally be good or very good, though falling to poor or very poor in the low cloud and heavy showers.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0mm | 7.7mm | 15mm |
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
Starting dry with plenty of sunshine, feeling very warm and muggy. Cloud increasing through the morning, giving a risk of a little light rain at times. Through the evening showers will spread in from the south, turning heavy with a risk of hail and thunder.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
>95% at first, becoming 70% in the afternoon.
Maximum wind speed expected
10-15mph with gusts 20-25mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 13 Celsius becoming Plus 17 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 16 Celsius becoming Plus 23 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud bases staying above summits, through here is a small risk of bases going down to 500-600m in the evening in association with the showers. Visibility will be generally good, becoming very poor in any cloud and moderate to poor in the rain or showers.
Mountain weather information
Sat 14 Jun
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Outbreaks of heavy and thundery rain and showers possible for the morning. A risk of hail through the morning, slowly clearing up through the evening.
Sun 15 Jun
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A few showers possible in the morning, dying away through the day. Good sunny intervals developing. Light to moderate winds.
Mon 16 Jun
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mostly dry with variable cloud and spells of sunshine. Breezy.
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Summit specific forecast
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