Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
Medium
This evening forecast
Heavy and persistent rain. Gale to storm force summit 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.
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.
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
Cloudy with outbreaks of rain, heavy at times.
| 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) |
90% | 90% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% |
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
35
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SW
31
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S
26
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S
21
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S
19
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S
21
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SW
15
|
W
11
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| 300m |
S
25
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S
23
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S
19
|
S
14
|
S
14
|
S
16
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SW
10
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W
8
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| Valley |
S
14
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S
14
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S
12
|
SW
8
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S
8
|
S
9
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SW
6
|
NW
6
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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 | 45 | 41 | 35 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 21 | 16 |
| 300m | 35 | 33 | 28 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 15 | 13 |
| Valley | 33 | 31 | 27 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 14 | 12 |
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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7°
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7°
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6°
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6°
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6°
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5°
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| 300m |
9°
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9°
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9°
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8°
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8°
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9°
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8°
|
7°
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| Valley |
9°
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9°
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9°
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9°
|
9°
|
9°
|
8°
|
7°
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| Freezing Level |
2,700m
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2,400m
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2,000m
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1,900m
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1,800m
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1,800m
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1,700m
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1,500m
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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 |
1°
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1°
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2°
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2°
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2°
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2°
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2°
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2°
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| 300m |
5°
|
5°
|
5°
|
5°
|
5°
|
5°
|
5°
|
4°
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| Valley |
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
7°
|
7°
|
7°
|
6°
|
6°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Uncertainty around the rainfall details.
Weather
Heavy and persistent rain overnight along with strong to gale force summit winds. Remaining overcast with further rain during daylight hours, still heavy and persistent at times but winds easing. The rain turning lighter at times although detail around this are uncertain. Little change expected in the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
20%
Low cloud and visibility
Extensive low cloud base 200 to 500m. Visibility moderate to very poor.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 2.8mm | 3.3mm | 8.6mm |
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
Rain dying out overnight with clearing skies, some fog possibly forming in the valleys which will be slow to clear. Otherwise dry and bright with sunny or clear spells during daylight hours and the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90%
Maximum wind speed expected
West or northwest 10 to 15mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 1 to 3 Celsius
- Valley Plus 1 to Plus 7 Celsius
- Freezing level Mostly near or above the summits but a frost possible in the evening.
Low cloud and visibility
Other than valley fog, no significant low cloud expected. Visibility mostly good or very good, except in valley fog.
Mountain weather information
Wed 17 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry overnight. Then cloudy with outbreaks of rain, heavy and persistent at times. Strong to gale force south or southwest winds developing at height.
Thu 18 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with outbreaks of heavy and persistent rain. Strong to gale force south or southeast winds at times.
Fri 19 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Rather cloudy with occasional rain or showers. Moderate to fresh west or southwest winds at height.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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