Mountain weather
Peak District
Confidence
High confidence for improving conditions throughout Thursday. Moderate to low confidence for the detail of cloud bases, extent of hill fog and frequency of morning showers.
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Thu 6 AugSunrise:Sunset:
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Fri 7 AugSunrise:Sunset:
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Further outlook
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Strong Sunlight
Poor Visibility
Mountain weather forecast
Cloudy periods with isolated showers to start, sunny spells later.
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Weather
(at 800m)
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Chance of
precipitation (at 800m)
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Chance of precipitation |
70%
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60%
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20%
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20%
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20%
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10%
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Wind direction and speed
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600m
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600m | W 20mph knots
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20mph |
W 20mph knots
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20mph |
W 20mph knots
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20mph |
W 18mph knots
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18mph |
W 14mph knots
W
14mph |
W 9mph knots
W
9mph |
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300m
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300m | W 14mph knots
W
14mph |
W 16mph knots
W
16mph |
W 17mph knots
W
17mph |
W 15mph knots
W
15mph |
W 12mph knots
W
12mph |
W 6mph knots
W
6mph |
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Valley
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Valley | W 9mph knots
W
9mph |
W 12mph knots
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12mph |
W 13mph knots
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13mph |
W 12mph knots
W
12mph |
W 9mph knots
W
9mph |
W 4mph knots
W
4mph |
Wind gust
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Time
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Time |
06:00
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09:00
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12:00
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600m
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600m | 25mph | 26mph | 26mph | 24mph | 19mph | 14mph |
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300m
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300m | 20mph | 22mph | 24mph | 22mph | 17mph | 10mph |
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Valley
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Valley | 19mph | 22mph | 24mph | 22mph | 17mph | 10mph |
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Time
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600m
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600m | 9 degrees Celsius 9°C | 9 degrees Celsius 9°C | 11 degrees Celsius 11°C | 11 degrees Celsius 11°C | 11 degrees Celsius 11°C | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C |
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300m
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300m | 11 degrees Celsius 11°C | 11 degrees Celsius 11°C | 14 degrees Celsius 14°C | 14 degrees Celsius 14°C | 14 degrees Celsius 14°C | 13 degrees Celsius 13°C |
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Valley
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Valley | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C | 15 degrees Celsius 15°C | 16 degrees Celsius 16°C | 15 degrees Celsius 15°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C |
| Freezing Level | Freezing Level |
2000m
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2000m
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1900m
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2000m
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2000m
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2000m
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Time
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Time |
06:00
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09:00
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12:00
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600m
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600m | 5 degrees Celsius 5°C | 5 degrees Celsius 5°C | 7 degrees Celsius 7°C | 8 degrees Celsius 8°C | 9 degrees Celsius 9°C | 8 degrees Celsius 8°C |
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300m
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300m | 8 degrees Celsius 8°C | 8 degrees Celsius 8°C | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C | 11 degrees Celsius 11°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C |
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Valley
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Valley | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C | 13 degrees Celsius 13°C | 13 degrees Celsius 13°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C |
| Freezing Level | Freezing Level |
2000m
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2000m
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1900m
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2000m
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2000m
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2000m
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Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Low cloud, hill fog and precipitation may make for some challenging conditions in the morning. Better conditions by the afternoon, although UV-levels remain high, so sun protection is advisable.
Weather
Mostly cloudy with the risk of showers of rain or some outbreaks of light rain or drizzle during the morning. Turning drier as the morning progresses with sunny spells developing by the afternoon.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
40% chance in the morning, becoming 95% by the afternoon.
Low cloud and visibility
Low cloud obscuring summits above 400-500m, possibly down to 300m on exposed west facing slopes, in the morning. Cloud bases lifting to above summit heights from late morning onwards. Visibility may reduce in showers of rain, and become poor in hill fog during the morning. Good views of distant hills by the afternoon.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Any early morning fog or mist should soon clear to give some sunny spells. Brighter and more prolonged spells of sunshine during the afternoon. Breezy start to the day, wind easing by the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
95%.
Maximum wind speed expected
West-southwesterly wind 10mph gusting 15-20mph.
Temperature
- At 600m plus 11 Celsius becoming plus 15 Celsius.
- Valley plus 09 Celsius becoming plus 20 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud bases above summit heights throughout the majority of the day-time period with great views of distant hills once any early morning mist or fog has cleared.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Sat 8 Aug
A bright and sunny start, gradually clouding over throughout the day with outbreaks of rain possible by the evening. A moderate south or southwesterly wind.
Sun 9 Aug
Cloudy start with outbreaks of rain initially, showers to follow. Drier with some clear spells later on in the afternoon. A moderate westerly breeze.
Mon 10 Aug
Sunny spells and remaining mostly dry. Less breezy compared to previous days.
Mountain weather information
Sat 8 Aug
A bright and sunny start, gradually clouding over throughout the day with outbreaks of rain possible by the evening. A moderate south or southwesterly wind.
Sun 9 Aug
Cloudy start with outbreaks of rain initially, showers to follow. Drier with some clear spells later on in the afternoon. A moderate westerly breeze.
Mon 10 Aug
Sunny spells and remaining mostly dry. Less breezy compared to previous days.
Summit specific forecast
The Peak District is home to a wide variety of magnificent hills, moors, outcrops and gritstone edges.