Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
Relatively low confidence regarding rainfall details in coming days, especially regarding detail of any heavier showers and thunder.
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.
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.
Heavy Persistent Rain
Heavy and persistent rain can lead to drenched clothing and footwear with waterproofs often becoming soaked through, especially if accompanied by strong winds. This can lead to significant loss of body heat and an increased likelihood of hypothermia. Terrain may turn increasingly boggy underfoot while streams can flood and become impassable. There may also be a risk of flooding in valleys or glens. If there is snow cover, a heightened avalanche hazard is possible and avalanche reports should be consulted where available.
Mountain weather forecast
Heavy rain initially clearing to scattered showers.
| 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) |
80% | 30% | 30% | 40% | 20% | 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 |
NE
10
|
N
11
|
N
10
|
NE
11
|
NE
13
|
NE
14
|
| 300m |
NE
6
|
NE
7
|
N
8
|
NE
9
|
NE
10
|
NE
10
|
| Valley |
NE
6
|
N
8
|
NE
8
|
NE
8
|
NE
9
|
NE
8
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 20 |
| 300m | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| Valley | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 18 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
8°
|
8°
|
8°
|
8°
|
7°
|
6°
|
| 300m |
10°
|
10°
|
11°
|
11°
|
10°
|
8°
|
| Valley |
11°
|
11°
|
12°
|
12°
|
11°
|
9°
|
| Freezing Level |
2,100m
|
2,000m
|
2,000m
|
2,000m
|
1,900m
|
1,900m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
5°
|
5°
|
5°
|
5°
|
4°
|
2°
|
| 300m |
8°
|
8°
|
9°
|
9°
|
7°
|
5°
|
| Valley |
9°
|
10°
|
10°
|
11°
|
9°
|
7°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Waterproofs likely to be needed in morning rain, or afternoon showers.
Weather
Mostly cloudy throughout the day, with outbreaks of rain at first, some of which may be heavy and locally persistent. Rain will become lighter and more fragmented through the morning, allowing a few brighter spells to develop. Scattered showers may then form during the afternoon, with a small risk that some could be heavy and thundery, before mostly dying away into the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
10% rising to 70% by midday, falling to 30% into the evening.
Low cloud and visibility
Broken cloud down to 300-400 metres initially, lifting above most summits by midday, though still with a risk of deterioration in and around showers. Cloud bases may lower again to around 500 metres into the evening. Visibility moderate to poor in morning rain and very poor within cloud, becoming generally good through the morning outside of showers.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 5.1mm | 5.1mm | 5.1mm |
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
Some low cloud may linger first thing, but soon lifting to give a day of patchy medium level cloud and sunny spells. Most areas likely remaining dry, but a few showers may develop during the afternoon.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30% first thing, quickly becoming 90% through the morning.
Maximum wind speed expected
Northwesterly 08 mph with gusts of 15-18mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 5 Celsius rising to plus 12 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 6 Celsius rising to plus 15 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above all summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Patchy low cloud down to around 500metres first thing, otherwise cloud above all summits. Visibility generally good or very good.
Mountain weather information
Tue 5 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Variable cloud and scattered showers, some perhaps heavy with a low risk of thunder. Winds light to moderate northwesterly. Generally becoming cooler but freezing levels above all summits.
Wed 6 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Variable cloud and scattered, mostly light showers. Winds light to moderate northerly.
Thu 7 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Variable cloud and scattered, mostly light showers. Winds light and variable.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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The Peak District is home to a wide variety of magnificent hills, moors, outcrops and gritstone edges.