Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for general developments. Medium for cloud details.
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.
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.
Mountain weather forecast
Mostly cloudy. Windy. Patchy rain later.
| 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) |
10% | 10% | 10% | 40% | 60% | 70% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
S
29
|
S
29
|
S
30
|
SW
23
|
SW
13
|
SW
14
|
| 300m |
S
23
|
S
24
|
S
23
|
SW
16
|
SW
8
|
SW
10
|
| Valley |
S
14
|
S
14
|
S
16
|
SW
11
|
SW
4
|
SW
5
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 38 | 40 | 39 | 30 | 17 | 19 |
| 300m | 31 | 32 | 30 | 22 | 11 | 15 |
| Valley | 31 | 29 | 31 | 21 | 8 | 14 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
5°
|
6°
|
8°
|
8°
|
6°
|
4°
|
| 300m |
8°
|
8°
|
10°
|
11°
|
7°
|
7°
|
| Valley |
8°
|
9°
|
12°
|
11°
|
8°
|
7°
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| Freezing Level |
1,500m
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1,700m
|
1,700m
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1,800m
|
1,800m
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1,100m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-1°
|
0°
|
2°
|
4°
|
2°
|
0°
|
| 300m |
3°
|
4°
|
7°
|
8°
|
5°
|
4°
|
| Valley |
5°
|
6°
|
9°
|
9°
|
7°
|
5°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Timing of rain later in the day uncertain.
Weather
Mostly cloudy but mainly dry overnight. Rather cloudy during daylight hours, some brighter spells possible. Patchy light rain and drizzle expected later in the afternoon and through the evening in the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
70% falling 30% in rain and drizzle.
Low cloud and visibility
Extensive low cloud, base 600 to 900m, becoming 300 to 600m in the evening. Visibility mostly good or very good, falling moderate to very poor in cloud, rain and drizzle later in the day.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8mm | 5.4mm | 14.2mm |
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
Patchy low cloud and light rain or drizzle possible overnight and early morning. Mainly dry during daylight hours with any low cloud soon clearing to leave a bright day with sunny spells. Clear skies in the evening with mist and freezing fog patches possibly forming in the valleys.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
40% overnight and early morning, becoming 90% or more during daylight hours.
Maximum wind speed expected
Variable 5 to 10mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Zero to Plus 5 Celsius
- Valley Plus 2 to 8 Celsius
- Freezing level Around the summits, rising above the summit during the day.
Low cloud and visibility
Moderate to very poor in early low cloud and rain or drizzle, but mostly very good.
Mountain weather information
Wed 4 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Low cloud, mist, fog and drizzle possible overnight and through the morning, otherwise dry with bright or sunny. Moderate or fresh south or southeast winds at height. Freezing level near or above the summits.
Thu 5 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Occasional low cloud and bright spells. Rain, heavy at times, developing. Fresh to strong south becoming westerly winds. Freezing level above the summits.
Fri 6 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mainly dry and bright with sunny or clear spells. Moderate or fresh northwesterly winds at height. Freezing level near or above the summits.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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