Mountain weather

Mountain weather

Peak District

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Confidence

High confidence for the ongoing dry and largely fine weather. Moderate confidence for Wednesday and Thursday to be warm, before temperatures ease back closer to more typical mid-July values. Lower confidence for the extent and height of cloud each morning.

Mountain hazards

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.
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Mountain hazards explained

Mountain weather forecast

Overnight low cloud dispersing, to leave another fine, sunny and warm day.

Time
 Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
Weather
(at 800m)
 Weather symbols Sunny Sunny intervals Sunny Sunny Sunny Clear night
Chance of
precipitation
(at 800m)
 Chance of precipitation
<5%
<5%
<5%
<5%
<5%
<5%

Wind direction and speed

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
 Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
 600m NE 17mph knots
NE
17mph
 NE 16mph knots
NE
16mph
 NE 14mph knots
NE
14mph
 NE 14mph knots
NE
14mph
 E 14mph knots
E
14mph
 E 14mph knots
E
14mph
300m
 300m NE 9mph knots
NE
9mph
 NE 10mph knots
NE
10mph
 NE 11mph knots
NE
11mph
 NE 11mph knots
NE
11mph
 E 11mph knots
E
11mph
 E 9mph knots
E
9mph
Valley
 Valley E 7mph knots
E
7mph
 E 8mph knots
E
8mph
 E 8mph knots
E
8mph
 E 9mph knots
E
9mph
 E 9mph knots
E
9mph
 E 7mph knots
E
7mph

Wind gust

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
 Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
 600m 22mph 21mph 19mph 19mph 19mph 22mph
300m
 300m 14mph 14mph 15mph 16mph 16mph 15mph
Valley
 Valley 13mph 14mph 15mph 16mph 17mph 17mph

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
 Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
 600m 7 degrees Celsius 10 degrees Celsius 14 degrees Celsius 16 degrees Celsius 15 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius
300m
 300m 12 degrees Celsius 14 degrees Celsius 18 degrees Celsius 20 degrees Celsius 19 degrees Celsius 16 degrees Celsius
Valley
 Valley 13 degrees Celsius 16 degrees Celsius 20 degrees Celsius 22 degrees Celsius 21 degrees Celsius 16 degrees Celsius
Freezing Level Freezing Level
2900m
2800m
2700m
2500m
2500m
2500m

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

Another fine, but very warm and sunny day. UV levels will again be High or Very High so appropriate sun protection and keeping hydrated throughout the day is essential.

Weather

Cloud will thicken again overnight, but mainly affecting lower routes, with highest hill tops remaining above the clouds. Any cloud will break and lift through the morning, but could give brief spells of poor views across some higher routes. Staying fine and feeling warm, despite a fresh breeze.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

Greater than 95%, with only a brief period of hills becoming obscured through the morning as low cloud lifts.

Low cloud and visibility

Cloud will be mainly limited to below 400m, but could give a brief patch at higher levels through the morning. Very good to excellent views.

Ground conditions

No recent ground conditions report available.

Summit specific forecast

The Peak District is home to a wide variety of magnificent hills, moors, outcrops and gritstone edges.

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