Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence for milder conditions and mostly settled to start the week. Turning windier by midweek with some colder conditions towards the end of the week. Strong winds continuing by the end of the week with significant windchill likely. Uncertainty in timings of any rain and showers.
This evening forecast
A cloudy evening with some mist forming, perhaps some clearer spells towards the west but dry for all areas with fresh northeasterly winds.
Mountain weather forecast
Any early mist will lift to leave lovely Spring day with plenty of sunshine, fresh westerly winds later in the day.
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 600m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 600m) |
<05% | <05% | <05% | <05% | <05% | <05% | <05% | <05% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
NE
16
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NE
14
|
NE
11
|
NE
6
|
W
8
|
W
12
|
W
15
|
W
15
|
| 300m |
NE
11
|
NE
8
|
NE
7
|
W
4
|
W
6
|
W
9
|
W
9
|
W
10
|
| Valley |
E
3
|
E
3
|
NE
3
|
NW
1
|
W
5
|
W
7
|
W
8
|
W
5
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 21 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 23 |
| 300m | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 14 |
| Valley | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 17 | 12 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
3°
|
6°
|
7°
|
6°
|
4°
|
| 300m |
4°
|
4°
|
3°
|
5°
|
8°
|
10°
|
9°
|
6°
|
| Valley |
4°
|
3°
|
3°
|
5°
|
9°
|
11°
|
9°
|
6°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,500m
|
1,400m
|
1,200m
|
1,400m
|
1,500m
|
1,400m
|
1,300m
|
1,100m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-4°
|
-4°
|
-2°
|
0°
|
3°
|
4°
|
2°
|
-1°
|
| 300m |
0°
|
0°
|
0°
|
3°
|
6°
|
8°
|
6°
|
3°
|
| Valley |
3°
|
2°
|
1°
|
4°
|
8°
|
10°
|
7°
|
5°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Freshening winds later in the day.
Weather
Dry overnight, perhaps some mist and the odd fog patch developing but generally clear and dry in the early hours. Any mist will lift to leave a bright and sunny spring day. Fresh westerly winds later in the day and cloud increasing from the north in the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
95%, perhaps patchy cloud in the morning, cloud increasing in the late evening.
Low cloud and visibility
Patches of cloud above 600m will lift and burn away in the morning but mainly clear summits for the whole day with very good visibility. Cloud thickening during the evening with scattered cloud above 600m by late evening in the north.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 7.8mm | 10.7mm | 10.7mm |
Measurement date:
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Mountain weather information
Weather
A few showers in the early hours and a risk of some fog at the start of the day. Brightening up with a sunny day likely and mainly dry during daylight hours, fresh northwesterly winds but despite the winds feeling quite mild, especially further east.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90%, some early morning patchy cloud
Maximum wind speed expected
Northwesterly 10-15 mph with gust 20-25mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 4 rising to 10 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 8 rising to 13 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above all summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Patchy cloud above 600m in the morning, mostly lifting and clearing by lunchtime. Visibility may be moderate or poor in the morning in mist or very poor in any fog patches, during the day visibility is likely to be very good.
Mountain weather information
Wed 26 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Fresh southwesterly winds but a mainly dry morning, risk of a few afternoon showers. Freezing level above all summits.
Thu 27 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with some outbreaks of rain in the afternoon, strong southwesterly winds, visibility may be poor around western hills. Feeling cooler again.
Fri 28 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Unsettled with outbreaks of rain but some sunny periods too, strong westerly winds may be a hazard and will add to the chill effect.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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