Mountain weather

Mountain weather

Peak District

Confidence

High confidence for fine conditions on Thursday. Lower confidence regarding cloud and timing of rain indicated for late afternoon or Friday evening.

Sunrise: Sunset:
Sunrise: Sunset:
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

Prolonged hazy sunshine and rather warm. Occasionally breezy at higher elevations.

Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
Weather
(at 600m)
Weather symbols Clear night Sunny Sunny intervals Sunny Sunny intervals Partly cloudy (night)
Chance of
precipitation
(at 600m)
Chance of precipitation
10%
10%
10%
10%
10%
10%

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 S 16mph knots
S
16mph
S 17mph knots
S
17mph
S 17mph knots
S
17mph
SW 16mph knots
SW
16mph
SW 15mph knots
SW
15mph
SW 17mph knots
SW
17mph
300m
300m SE 9mph knots
SE
9mph
S 12mph knots
S
12mph
S 14mph knots
S
14mph
SW 12mph knots
SW
12mph
S 9mph knots
S
9mph
S 9mph knots
S
9mph
Valley
Valley E 5mph knots
E
5mph
S 6mph knots
S
6mph
S 10mph knots
S
10mph
SW 10mph knots
SW
10mph
S 5mph knots
S
5mph
SE 5mph knots
SE
5mph

Wind gust

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
600m 22mph 22mph 23mph 22mph 22mph 23mph
300m
300m 20mph 15mph 19mph 18mph 15mph 14mph
Valley
Valley 12mph 12mph 18mph 18mph 16mph 13mph

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
600m 6 degrees Celsius 6 degrees Celsius 9 degrees Celsius 11 degrees Celsius 11 degrees Celsius 10 degrees Celsius
300m
300m 8 degrees Celsius 9 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 14 degrees Celsius 15 degrees Celsius 14 degrees Celsius
Valley
Valley 8 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 14 degrees Celsius 16 degrees Celsius 15 degrees Celsius 14 degrees Celsius
Freezing Level Freezing Level
1600m
2400m
2400m
3500m
2800m
2700m

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

A pleasant day to be out in the Park. Sunshine still moderately strong at this time of year, so adequate sun protection is necessary. Gusts could reach 25-30mph locally on exposed high peaks during the afternoon.

Weather

Fine and clear overnight. Chilly to start with some patchy mist in valleys around dawn, soon clearing. Otherwise, a dry and bright day with prolonged hazy sunshine. Becoming breezy though on high tops by the afternoon. Staying dry into the evening, likely with some increase in overall cloud.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

Above 95%.

Low cloud and visibility

Little to no low cloud expected with bases extensively, if not completely above the summits. Some early haze otherwise mostly good or very good visibilities.

Ground conditions

No recent ground conditions report available.

Summit specific forecast