Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High
This evening forecast
Heavy rain and southerly gales.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
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.
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.
Mountain weather forecast
Bright spells and scattered showers. Windy and chilly.
| 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) |
70% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 40% | 30% | 20% | 10% |
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 |
SW
34
|
W
28
|
W
28
|
W
30
|
W
32
|
W
27
|
SW
22
|
SW
27
|
| 300m |
SW
27
|
SW
19
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SW
19
|
W
22
|
W
24
|
W
23
|
SW
15
|
SW
20
|
| Valley |
SW
17
|
W
12
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W
12
|
W
15
|
W
19
|
W
18
|
SW
11
|
SW
12
|
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 | 43 | 38 | 36 | 38 | 42 | 37 | 29 | 38 |
| 300m | 37 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 34 | 33 | 24 | 30 |
| Valley | 35 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 36 | 33 | 24 | 28 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
6°
|
4°
|
3°
|
3°
|
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
3°
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| 300m |
8°
|
7°
|
5°
|
5°
|
6°
|
7°
|
7°
|
5°
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| Valley |
9°
|
7°
|
6°
|
6°
|
8°
|
8°
|
7°
|
6°
|
| Freezing Level |
2,000m
|
1,100m
|
900m
|
900m
|
800m
|
800m
|
900m
|
900m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
0°
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-2°
|
-4°
|
-4°
|
-4°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
-4°
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| 300m |
4°
|
3°
|
0°
|
0°
|
1°
|
2°
|
3°
|
0°
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| Valley |
5°
|
4°
|
2°
|
2°
|
3°
|
4°
|
4°
|
2°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Nothing further to add.
Weather
Heavy overnight rain soon clearing. Generally bright with a scattering of showers and occasional sunny spells. Strong to gale force winds at height with a severe wind chill. Mainly dry with some clear spells in the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90%, but lowering significantly in any showers.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud mainly above the summits, lowering significantly in showers. Visibility mostly very good or excellent, but moderate to very poor in showers and cloud.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0mm | 0.2mm | 0.4mm |
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
Mainly dry and cloudy overnight. A dry start, but outbreaks of heavy and persistent rain developing during the morning, perhaps thundery at times. Stormy at height with severe wind chill and buffeting.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
50%
Maximum wind speed expected
Southwest 40 to 50mph gusting 70mph, severe wind chilly and buffeting.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 3 to 6
- Valley Plus 5 to 11 Celsius
- Freezing level Above the summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Extensive low cloud, base 500 to 800m. Visibility good falling moderate to very poor in cloud and rain.
Mountain weather information
Fri 13 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Bright spells and occasional wintry showers. Fresh to strong west or southwest winds at height with a severe wind chill. Freezing level typically 600m, but could be lower at times, particularly late in the day.
Sat 14 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
The wintry showers well scattered overnight and during the morning with bright or clear spells. The wintry showers then becoming more widespread through the afternoon and evening. Moderate to fresh northwesterly winds at height with a significant wind chill. Feeling level typically 600 to 800m.
Sun 15 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Occasional rain then wintry showers. Strong west or southwest winds with a significant wind chill. Freezing level typically 600 to 800m.
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