Mountain weather
Peak District
Confidence
High confidence for general story, however lowering confidence in precipitation timings and detail, especially from mid-week.
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Sun 20 SepSunrise:Sunset:
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Mon 21 SepSunrise:Sunset:
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Further outlook
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 on Sunday, with variable cloud and sunny spells. Breezy, but winds easing later.
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Weather
(at 600m)
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Chance of
precipitation (at 600m)
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Chance of precipitation |
<5%
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<5%
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<5%
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<5%
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<5%
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<5%
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Wind direction and speed
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600m
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600m | W 22mph knots
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22mph |
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
W
13mph |
W 10mph knots
W
10mph |
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300m
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300m | W 16mph knots
W
16mph |
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
W
8mph |
SW 8mph knots
SW
8mph |
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Valley
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Valley | W 10mph knots
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10mph |
W 13mph knots
W
13mph |
W 14mph knots
W
14mph |
W 13mph knots
W
13mph |
W 7mph knots
W
7mph |
SW 4mph knots
SW
4mph |
Wind gust
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600m
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600m | 30mph | 27mph | 26mph | 25mph | 19mph | 16mph |
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300m
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300m | 25mph | 23mph | 24mph | 22mph | 15mph | 13mph |
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Valley
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Valley | 25mph | 24mph | 25mph | 23mph | 16mph | 12mph |
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600m
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600m | 8 degrees Celsius 8°C | 9 degrees Celsius 9°C | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C | 11 degrees Celsius 11°C | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C | 9 degrees Celsius 9°C |
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300m
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300m | 11 degrees Celsius 11°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C | 13 degrees Celsius 13°C | 14 degrees Celsius 14°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C | 11 degrees Celsius 11°C |
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Valley
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Valley | 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 |
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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Time
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600m
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600m | 4 degrees Celsius 4°C | 5 degrees Celsius 5°C | 6 degrees Celsius 6°C | 7 degrees Celsius 7°C | 7 degrees Celsius 7°C | 6 degrees Celsius 6°C |
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300m
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300m | 8 degrees Celsius 8°C | 9 degrees Celsius 9°C | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C | 11 degrees Celsius 11°C | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C |
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Valley
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Valley | 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 | 9 degrees Celsius 9°C |
| Freezing Level | Freezing Level |
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
Still rather windy at elevation through the morning and early afternoon, so care to be taken on exposed slopes. Extra layers also likely to be required. Sunny spells during the afternoon along with moderate UV levels will mean adequate sun protection is needed.
Weather
A fine day across the park on Sunday, with variable cloud and sunny spells. Breezy across higher peaks through the morning, but winds easing by the afternoon.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
>95%.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud comfortably above summits throughout, very good visibility.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Cloudy for much of Monday following a bright start, perhaps with the odd spot of light rain at times, but mostly staying dry. Some weak sunshine perhaps possible in any cloud breaks.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90% to start, falling to 50% for much of the day.
Maximum wind speed expected
Westerly 8-13mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 9 deg Celsius, rising to 15 deg Celsius.
- Valley Plus 10 deg Celsius, rising to 18 deg Celsius.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud for much of the day with bases around 500-700m, shrouding some higher peaks at times. Visibility generally good but falling to poor in low cloud and hill fog.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Tue 22 Sep
Cloudy with occasional light rain or showers. Gentle southwesterly winds.
Wed 23 Sep
Band of rain, occasionally heavy, moving southeastwards during the middle of the day. Moderate westerly winds, becoming gentle northwesterly later.
Thu 24 Sep
Generally dry and cloudy, some rain possible late on. Gentle southerly winds.
Mountain weather information
Tue 22 Sep
Cloudy with occasional light rain or showers. Gentle southwesterly winds.
Wed 23 Sep
Band of rain, occasionally heavy, moving southeastwards during the middle of the day. Moderate westerly winds, becoming gentle northwesterly later.
Thu 24 Sep
Generally dry and cloudy, some rain possible late on. Gentle southerly winds.
Summit specific forecast
The Peak District is home to a wide variety of magnificent hills, moors, outcrops and gritstone edges.