Mountain weather

Mountain weather

Peak District

Confidence

High confidence for a fine day, although low for the extent and persistence of any showers. Confidence is also high for temperatures to increase Saturday and into Sunday. Confidence is low from mid-Sunday, however, with the potential for cloud and rain to move in, most likely overnight into Monday.

Mountain hazards

Mountain weather hazards

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

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

Any early showers easing. Then fine, with sunny spells.

Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
Weather
(at 800m)
Weather symbols Sunny intervals Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy Sunny Clear night
Chance of
precipitation
(at 800m)
Chance of precipitation
10%
10%
10%
10%
<5%
<5%

Wind direction and speed

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
600m SW 11mph knots
SW
11mph
SW 14mph knots
SW
14mph
W 12mph knots
W
12mph
W 11mph knots
W
11mph
W 12mph knots
W
12mph
SW 7mph knots
SW
7mph
300m
300m SE 4mph knots
SE
4mph
SW 10mph knots
SW
10mph
W 9mph knots
W
9mph
W 9mph knots
W
9mph
W 10mph knots
W
10mph
S 4mph knots
S
4mph
Valley
Valley SE 3mph knots
SE
3mph
SW 7mph knots
SW
7mph
W 8mph knots
W
8mph
W 7mph knots
W
7mph
NW 8mph knots
NW
8mph
N 1mph knots
N
1mph

Wind gust

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
600m 14mph 18mph 17mph 15mph 16mph 9mph
300m
300m 7mph 13mph 13mph 13mph 14mph 6mph
Valley
Valley 10mph 12mph 14mph 14mph 14mph 4mph

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
600m 8 degrees Celsius 9 degrees Celsius 11 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 11 degrees Celsius
300m
300m 11 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 14 degrees Celsius 15 degrees Celsius 15 degrees Celsius 14 degrees Celsius
Valley
Valley 11 degrees Celsius 14 degrees Celsius 16 degrees Celsius 17 degrees Celsius 16 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius
Freezing Level Freezing Level
2000m
2000m
2100m
2200m
2100m
2000m

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

A largely fine day, with any warm spells of sunshine bringing High UV, only slightly moderated by the cloud. Appropriate sun protection will be needed.

Weather

Early cloud will soon break and lift from summits, along with any very isolate showers easing by midday. A largely fine day follows, with some warm sunny spells. Feeling a little cooler in the breeze.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

70% at first improving to near 100% after midday.

Low cloud and visibility

Occasional patches of cloud could be on highest tops, above 500m, during the morning, but soon lifting and clearing. Some wide ranging views are likely with good or very good visibility from the tops, only falling to moderate in any early morning showers.

Ground conditions

No recent ground conditions report available.

Summit specific forecast