Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for general developments. Medium for cloud.
This evening forecast
Dry with clear spells, although patchy low cloud developing. Fresh to strong south or southwest winds.
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.
Mountain weather forecast
Cloudy. Occasional rain. Windy.
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 600m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 600m) |
<05% | 20% | 30% | 20% | 30% | 50% | 60% | 60% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
S
24
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S
22
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S
20
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SW
20
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SW
21
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SW
24
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SW
22
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SW
22
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| 300m |
S
16
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S
14
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S
13
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S
13
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S
18
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SW
18
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SW
15
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SW
15
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| Valley |
S
7
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S
7
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S
6
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S
8
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S
11
|
SW
12
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SW
11
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SW
10
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 35 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 32 |
| 300m | 24 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 |
| Valley | 22 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
7°
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7°
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6°
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6°
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8°
|
9°
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8°
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7°
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| 300m |
8°
|
8°
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8°
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8°
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10°
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11°
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11°
|
10°
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| Valley |
8°
|
8°
|
8°
|
9°
|
11°
|
12°
|
11°
|
10°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,600m
|
1,600m
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1,700m
|
2,100m
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2,200m
|
2,100m
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1,900m
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1,700m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
2°
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2°
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2°
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1°
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4°
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4°
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4°
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3°
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| 300m |
5°
|
5°
|
5°
|
5°
|
7°
|
8°
|
8°
|
7°
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| Valley |
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
7°
|
9°
|
10°
|
9°
|
8°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Nothing further to add
Weather
Mainly dry and cloudy overnight, although some clear spells at first. Cloudy during daylight hours and through the evening with outbreaks of rain and drizzle, the rain most widespread later in the afternoon and into the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
50%, best chance around the middle of the day.
Low cloud and visibility
Extensive low cloud, base 200 to 500m, perhaps lifting 600 to 800m at times. Visibility moderate to very poor in cloud, rain and drizzle, but good at times lower down.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 6mm | 10.8mm | 25.2mm |
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
Cloudy and overcast with rain and drizzle, heavy and persistent at times. Some drier spells possible in the morning, the most persistent rain expected through the afternoon and evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
50%, the highest cloud bases early in the day.
Maximum wind speed expected
Southwest 25 to 35mph gusting 50mph with a significant wind chill.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 7 to 12 Celsius
- Valley Plus 7 to 11 Celsius
- Freezing level Above the summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Extensive low cloud, base 200 to 500m, lifting 600 to 800m at times during the day. Visibility moderate to very poor in rain, drizzle and cloud, but good at times lower down.
Mountain weather information
Fri 27 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy or bright with occasional rain or showers, perhaps wintry over the summits later. Moderate or fresh west or northwest winds at height. Freezing level near or above the summits.
Sat 28 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Patchy low cloud possible, but mainly dry and bright. Rain later, perhaps wintry over the tops, along with strengthening southerly winds and a severe wind chill. Freezing level around the summits at times, but mainly above.
Sun 1 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Rain or showers, perhaps drier and brighter around the middle of the day. Summit gales at times. Freezing level above the summits.
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Summit specific forecast
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The Peak District is home to a wide variety of magnificent hills, moors, outcrops and gritstone edges.