Mountain weather
Peak District
Confidence
High confidence for overall settled conditions on Sunday and Monday. Moderate confidence for more unsettled conditions from Tuesday onwards, low confidence in the exact detail of precipitation from Tuesday onwards.
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This eveningSunrise:Sunset:
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Sun 23 AugSunrise:Sunset:
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Mon 24 AugSunrise:Sunset:
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Further outlook
This evening forecast
Cloudy periods with perhaps one or two showers, but these should soon dissipate as the cloud disperses to give some clear and dry spells overnight.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Strong Sunlight
Mountain weather forecast
Bright start, sunny spells later.
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Weather
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Chance of
precipitation (at 800m)
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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 | SW 3mph knots
SW
3mph |
SW 3mph knots
SW
3mph |
W 3mph knots
W
3mph |
NW 3mph knots
NW
3mph |
N 3mph knots
N
3mph |
N 3mph knots
N
3mph |
NE 4mph knots
NE
4mph |
E 6mph knots
E
6mph |
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300m
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300m | S 2mph knots
S
2mph |
S 3mph knots
S
3mph |
E 2mph knots
E
2mph |
NW 2mph knots
NW
2mph |
NW 3mph knots
NW
3mph |
NE 3mph knots
NE
3mph |
N 2mph knots
N
2mph |
E 4mph knots
E
4mph |
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Valley
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Valley | E 3mph knots
E
3mph |
SE 2mph knots
SE
2mph |
SE 1mph knots
SE
1mph |
W 3mph knots
W
3mph |
NW 3mph knots
NW
3mph |
N 2mph knots
N
2mph |
NE 3mph knots
NE
3mph |
E 4mph knots
E
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Wind gust
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600m
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600m | 5mph | 4mph | 4mph | 5mph | 6mph | 6mph | 7mph | 10mph |
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300m
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300m | 3mph | 3mph | 3mph | 5mph | 6mph | 6mph | 5mph | 9mph |
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Valley
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1800m
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1700m
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Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
A great day to be on the hills. A chilly start to the day may require an extra layer, but feeling warm by the afternoon with High or Very High UV-levels so worth staying well hydrated and having some sun protection.
Weather
Some mist or fog patches possibly forming during the early morning in valleys but these should quickly dissipate. A bright and sunny day to follow with some fair weather clouds forming during the afternoon giving some sunny spells. Remaining dry throughout.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
95%.
Low cloud and visibility
Visibility may be reduced due to early morning mist or fog patches locally but this should only be for a brief time. Great views of distant hills from summits with cloud bases remaining well above hill tops during the afternoon.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
A clear start to the day with perhaps some early morning mist and fog patches at low level. A mix of sunny spells and cloudier periods during the afternoon. Remaining mostly dry throughout.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
95% for most of the day.
Maximum wind speed expected
Easterly 12-16 mph gusting 20-26 mph, isolated gusts of up to 28 mph possible.
Temperature
- At 600m plus 11 Celsius, becoming plus 14 Celsius by the afternoon.
- Valley plus 12 Celsius, becoming plus 19 Celsius by the afternoon.
- Freezing level above summit heights.
Low cloud and visibility
Some early morning mist or low cloud may reduce visibilities during the early morning, mostly affecting low level areas. Great visibility for most of the day with cloud bases remaining above summits.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Tue 25 Aug
Cloudy with spells of rain. Moderate to fresh and gusty easterly breeze.
Wed 26 Aug
Risk of heavy showers during the morning, showers becoming less widespread in the afternoon but remaining mostly cloudy throughout. Wind easing compared to Tuesday.
Thu 27 Aug
Potentially staying unsettled with further outbreaks of rain, some of these may be heavy at times. Moderate southeasterly breeze.
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
Cluster of multiple stations