Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for generally unsettled, mild and changeable weather through this period. Lower confidence for the timings of rain later Thursday and on Friday, then a lot of uncertainty in the detail of rain arriving over the weekend.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Gales
Gale force winds (gusts over 50mph) make walking difficult and strenuous with a potential to be blown over by gusts. There is often a marked increase in winds through cols or on exposed ridges and summits. Distances can take longer to cover and compass bearings become harder to follow accurately.
Severe Chill Effect
Wind significantly lowers the ‘feels-like’ temperature relative to the actual temperature, with even moderate winds significantly adding to the chilling effect. Strong winds can result in a severe and debilitating wind chill many degrees below the actual temperature. This effect will be enhanced in rain or wet snow. Without protection, prolonged exposure could result in frost nip or frostbite on exposed parts of the body and/or hypothermia.
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
A few showers then becoming dry and bright in afternoon. Windy.
| 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) |
40% | 40% | 30% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
SW
28
|
SW
30
|
SW
30
|
SW
26
|
SW
27
|
SW
25
|
| 300m |
SW
20
|
SW
21
|
SW
23
|
SW
18
|
SW
19
|
SW
18
|
| Valley |
SW
11
|
SW
12
|
SW
14
|
SW
11
|
SW
11
|
SW
10
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 37 | 39 | 39 | 34 | 38 | 35 |
| 300m | 29 | 30 | 31 | 25 | 29 | 28 |
| Valley | 28 | 28 | 30 | 25 | 27 | 25 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
6°
|
5°
|
5°
|
6°
|
5°
|
5°
|
| 300m |
8°
|
7°
|
8°
|
8°
|
7°
|
7°
|
| Valley |
8°
|
8°
|
9°
|
9°
|
7°
|
7°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,300m
|
1,300m
|
1,200m
|
1,300m
|
1,200m
|
1,300m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
0°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
| 300m |
4°
|
3°
|
4°
|
4°
|
3°
|
2°
|
| Valley |
5°
|
4°
|
6°
|
6°
|
4°
|
4°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
A mild day in the valleys but cold and windy at height with gusts of 40 to 50mph making walking arduous on the tops.
Weather
A few showers overnight, during the morning and into early afternoon, some heavy with a small risk of hail and thunder but moving through quickly. A rather cloudy morning, then becoming dry and mostly sunny through the afternoon. Dry with long clear spells in the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
60% becoming 90% in afternoon.
Low cloud and visibility
Mostly good visibility but patchy cloud above 500m overnight and through to early afternoon with poor visibility at times in showers. Cloud lifting during the afternoon with all summits clear.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 18.4mm | 22.8mm | 27.2mm |
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
A dry night with clear spells then staying dry and bright during the day. Outbreaks of rain will develop during the overnight period.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
70%, becoming 30% in the evening.
Maximum wind speed expected
South or Southwest 25mph gusts 30mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 3C rising to 6C.
- Valley Plus 7C rising to 10C.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Mainly good visibility during the day with just patchy summit cloud. Cloud lowering during the evening, becoming extensive above 600m with patches to lower slopes.
Mountain weather information
Fri 12 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Outbreaks of rain in the morning, clearing east during the afternoon. Moderate to fresh winds from the southwest. Freezing level above summits.
Sat 13 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A dry and bright morning and perhaps the afternoon too. Rain expected to spread east sometime, most likely late in the day or evening but low confidence at this stage. Southwest winds strengthening, summit gales later. Freezing level above summits.
Sun 14 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Spells of rain or drizzle with low cloud and gale force southwest winds. Very mild.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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