Mountain weather
Peak District
Confidence
High for generally settled conditions for the start of the week, but low confidence still for the extent and timings of rain and stronger winds on Wednesday.
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This eveningSunrise:Sunset:
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Mon 21 SepSunrise:Sunset:
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Tue 22 SepSunrise:Sunset:
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Further outlook
This evening forecast
Fine evening with late sunny spells.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Strong Sunlight
Mountain weather forecast
Fine and sunny for much of Monday.
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Weather
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Chance of
precipitation (at 600m)
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Chance of precipitation |
10%
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10%
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10%
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10%
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10%
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10%
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10%
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10%
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Wind direction and speed
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600m
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600m | W 25mph knots
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25mph |
W 27mph knots
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27mph |
W 23mph knots
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23mph |
W 22mph knots
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22mph |
W 20mph knots
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20mph |
W 19mph knots
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19mph |
W 13mph knots
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13mph |
W 11mph knots
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11mph |
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300m
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300m | W 19mph knots
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19mph |
W 18mph knots
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18mph |
W 18mph knots
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18mph |
W 18mph knots
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18mph |
W 17mph knots
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17mph |
W 15mph knots
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15mph |
W 8mph knots
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8mph |
SW 8mph knots
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8mph |
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Valley
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Valley | W 11mph knots
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11mph |
W 11mph knots
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11mph |
W 11mph knots
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11mph |
W 14mph knots
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14mph |
W 14mph knots
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14mph |
W 13mph knots
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13mph |
W 7mph knots
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7mph |
SW 4mph knots
SW
4mph |
Wind gust
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600m
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600m | 32mph | 34mph | 30mph | 30mph | 27mph | 26mph | 19mph | 16mph |
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300m
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300m | 27mph | 25mph | 26mph | 27mph | 25mph | 22mph | 15mph | 13mph |
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Valley
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Valley | 26mph | 25mph | 25mph | 27mph | 25mph | 23mph | 16mph | 11mph |
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600m
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600m | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C | 9 degrees Celsius 9°C | 8 degrees Celsius 8°C | 9 degrees Celsius 9°C | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C | 11 degrees Celsius 11°C | 9 degrees Celsius 9°C | 8 degrees Celsius 8°C |
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300m
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300m | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C | 11 degrees Celsius 11°C | 11 degrees Celsius 11°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C | 13 degrees Celsius 13°C | 13 degrees Celsius 13°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C | 11 degrees Celsius 11°C |
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Valley
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Valley | 13 degrees Celsius 13°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C | 11 degrees Celsius 11°C | 13 degrees Celsius 13°C | 14 degrees Celsius 14°C | 15 degrees Celsius 15°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C |
| Freezing Level | Freezing Level |
1700m
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1700m
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1500m
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1500m
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1600m
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1600m
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1400m
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1400m
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600m
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600m | 6 degrees Celsius 6°C | 4 degrees Celsius 4°C | 4 degrees Celsius 4°C | 5 degrees Celsius 5°C | 7 degrees Celsius 7°C | 7 degrees Celsius 7°C | 6 degrees Celsius 6°C | 6 degrees Celsius 6°C |
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300m
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300m | 9 degrees Celsius 9°C | 8 degrees Celsius 8°C | 8 degrees Celsius 8°C | 8 degrees Celsius 8°C | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C | 9 degrees Celsius 9°C |
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Valley
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Valley | 11 degrees Celsius 11°C | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C | 9 degrees Celsius 9°C | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C | 11 degrees Celsius 11°C | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C |
| Freezing Level | Freezing Level |
1700m
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1700m
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1500m
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1500m
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1600m
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1600m
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1400m
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1400m
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Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Moderate UV levels and prolonged periods of sunshine will mean adequate sun protection is advised.
Weather
A fine and sunny day for much of the park through the day. Cloud increasing from the northwest through the afternoon, but still plenty of sunny spells expected.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
>95%.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud to the northwest staying well clear of summits, with generally cloudless skies elsewhere. Visibility very good.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Generally a cloudier day on Tuesday, staying mostly dry but the odd spot of rain is possible.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
70% early morning, rising to 90%.
Maximum wind speed expected
Southwesterly 5-10mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 11 deg Celsius, rising to 16 deg Celsius.
- Valley Plus 11 deg Celsius, rising to 19 deg Celsius
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud through the day generally clear of summits, but the odd scrap of cloud may shroud the highest peaks during the early morning, but unlikely to be long lasting. Visibility generally good, but poor during the early morning in any low cloud.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Wed 23 Sep
Rain, occasionally heavy, during the middle of the day. Moderate westerly winds.
Thu 24 Sep
Fine and cloudy, some brighter spells. Gentle to moderate southerly winds.
Fri 25 Sep
Cloudy with patchy rain at times. Gentle southwesterly winds.
Summit specific forecast
The Peak District is home to a wide variety of magnificent hills, moors, outcrops and gritstone edges.