Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for a change to very cold weather which is likely to last into next week. The Peak District will not see many snow showers during this period but please keep updated on the forecast for day-to-day 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.
Mountain weather forecast
A dry and sunny but windy and very cold start to the year.
| 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% | <05% | <05% | 30% | 20% | 40% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
NW
26
|
NW
21
|
NW
23
|
NW
26
|
NW
23
|
NW
22
|
| 300m |
NW
20
|
NW
17
|
NW
17
|
NW
20
|
NW
17
|
NW
16
|
| Valley |
NW
13
|
NW
10
|
NW
11
|
NW
14
|
NW
11
|
NW
10
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 32 | 30 | 31 | 35 | 32 | 30 |
| 300m | 28 | 26 | 23 | 29 | 26 | 24 |
| Valley | 29 | 24 | 24 | 30 | 26 | 24 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
1°
|
-1°
|
0°
|
0°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
| 300m |
3°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
1°
|
0°
|
| Valley |
4°
|
2°
|
3°
|
3°
|
2°
|
1°
|
| Freezing Level |
700m
|
300m
|
400m
|
300m
|
200m
|
100m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-6°
|
-8°
|
-8°
|
-8°
|
-9°
|
-10°
|
| 300m |
-3°
|
-4°
|
-3°
|
-4°
|
-5°
|
-5°
|
| Valley |
-1°
|
-3°
|
-1°
|
-2°
|
-3°
|
-3°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
A dry and bright but very cold start to 2026 with a severe wind chill in the hills, even at modest elevations.
Weather
Cloudy with outbreaks of rain for a time at first, falling as sleet or snow above 500m, this clearing shortly after dawn. New Year's Day will then be dry and bright but feeling bitterly cold at all levels with a severe wind chill on the tops. Skies staying mostly clear in the evening with widespread frost.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30% overnight, becoming 95% through the morning.
Low cloud and visibility
Extensive cloud and fog above 500m at first, clearing shortly after dawn. Visibility will be excellent during the day with no cloud affecting the hills.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0mm | 0mm | 0mm |
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
Dry with mainly clear or sunny skies throughout. Very cold conditions with severe wind chill on the tops.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
100%.
Maximum wind speed expected
Northwest 15 to 20mph gusts 30mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Minus 4C.
- Valley Minus 1C rising to 2C during daytime.
- Freezing level Ground frozen at all levels.
Low cloud and visibility
Excellent visibility with no cloud affecting the hills.
Mountain weather information
Sat 3 Jan
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry and mostly bright but remaining bitterly cold. A small chance of some snow showers for a time. Strong northerly winds on the tops, but easing a little. Ground frozen at all levels.
Sun 4 Jan
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Staying mainly dry and bright but a small chance of a few snow showers for a time. Very cold with fresh northwest winds on the tops. Ground frozen at all levels.
Mon 5 Jan
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Expected to remain dry and cold with sunny spells. Winds may be lighter than previous days.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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