Mountain weather

Peak District Mountain weather forecast table

Confidence

Generally high, although lower for precise cloud amounts through Wednesday afternoon, and for rain details into early Thursday.

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This evening forecast

Staying fine and dry into the evening, patchy cloud will tend to thicken by midnight but remains above summits. Blustery SE'ly winds continuing at height but easing in the valleys as condition cool.

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Mountain hazards

Mountain weather hazards

Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.

hazard 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.

Mountain weather forecast

Fine and dry with plenty of sunshine.

Time 00:00 03:00 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
Weather
(at 600m)
Cloudy Clear night Sunny day Sunny day Sunny intervals Sunny intervals Sunny intervals Partly cloudy (night)
Chance of precipitation
(at 600m)
<05% <05% <05% <05% <05% <05% <05% <05%

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 S
19
S
14
SW
8
SW
7
SW
8
SW
9
W
8
SW
7
300m SE
10
SE
8
S
5
SW
4
W
6
SW
7
W
5
SW
4
Valley E
6
SE
4
SE
2
SW
3
W
4
W
6
W
5
W
2
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 24 17 10 9 12 14 11 10
300m 19 12 6 6 9 11 9 5
Valley 14 11 5 6 8 11 10 6

Altitude above mean sea level
Time 00:00 03:00 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
600m
11°
10°
11°
13°
14°
13°
10°
300m
11°
11°
10°
12°
15°
17°
16°
12°
Valley
12°
10°
13°
16°
18°
16°
13°
Freezing Level
2,500m
2,500m
2,600m
2,600m
2,600m
2,600m
2,500m
2,300m

Altitude above mean sea level
Time 00:00 03:00 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
600m
10°
11°
13°
12°
300m
10°
12°
14°
16°
15°
12°
Valley
10°
10°
13°
16°
17°
16°
13°

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

A fine day likely in the hills, feeling warm after a locally chilly start. Perhaps colder than the above data suggests in sheltered low lying valleys at dawn. Plenty of sunshine into the afternoon will give some moderate UV levels. Some Very High Pollen levels are also likely.

Weather

Dry with some prolonged clear spells overnight, although with variable amounts of high level cloud at times. Temperatures highly variable, chilly in some sheltered valleys by dawn but remaining generally milder at height with a marked inversion to start the day. Another fine and likely dry day follows, with plenty of sunshine and Moderate UV levels, although cloud will likely tend to build into the afternoon. Feeling warm, with lighter winds than Tuesday.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

95%.

Low cloud and visibility

Any cloud likely staying above all summits. Good or very good visibility expected, with good views of distant hills and summits during the day.

Recent rainfall

Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
Last 24 hoursLast 48 hoursLast 72 hours
0mm0mm0.2mm
Measurement date:

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Mountain weather information

Weather

Staying dry overnight into Thursday but with thickening cloud and freshening westerly winds into the morning. These bringing spells of rain for a time late morning into the early afternoon, clearing to give some brighter skies and scattered showers late in the day. Feeling cooler and fresher, with a brisk westerly wind developing.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

Generally 80-90%, but becoming 50% for a time into the late morning and early afternoon.

Maximum wind speed expected

W-WNW'ly winds will strengthen into the afternoon to mean 20-25mph with gusts of 30-35mph.

Temperature

  • At 600m Plus 8 Celsius, becoming Plus 11 Celsius.
  • Valley Plus 4 Celsius, becoming Plus 14 Celsius.
  • Freezing level Above the summits to start, falling to 800-1000m by the end of the day.

Low cloud and visibility

Patchy mist and fog possible to start and a risk of cloud for some lower slopes around dawn. Otherwise cloud bases generally above summits, although dropping to 400-600m at times into the late morning and early afternoon. Visibility generally good outside of early mist and fog and later rain.

Mountain weather information

Fri 10 Apr

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Bright but chilly start. Cloud increasing from the west to bring some outbreaks of rain later in the day. Increasingly strong southerly winds. Freezing level above summits.

Sat 11 Apr

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Cloud and rain gradually clear eastwards during the morning. Becoming brighter with some scattered showers following. Breezy. Freezing level falling to around 600m.

Sun 12 Apr

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Remaining cool and breezy with some frequent showers during the day, locally heavy with a risk of lightning. Freezing level just above summits.

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