Mountain weather
Peak District
Confidence
High confidence for largely settled conditions Friday morning. Moderate to high confidence for showers to develop in the afternoon, but confidence lowers regarding the development of heavy and/or thundery showers Friday afternoon. Low confidence for gusty winds in or around showers. Moderate to high confidence for more settled conditions by the weekend.
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Fri 21 AugSunrise:Sunset:
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Sat 22 AugSunrise: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
Poor Visibility
Thunderstorms
Mountain weather forecast
Cloudy periods in the morning, risk of showers in the afternoon.
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Weather
(at 800m)
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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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20%
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70%
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60%
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20%
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Wind direction and speed
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600m
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600m | NE 8mph knots
NE
8mph |
N 11mph knots
N
11mph |
NE 10mph knots
NE
10mph |
N 10mph knots
N
10mph |
NE 9mph knots
NE
9mph |
NE 10mph knots
NE
10mph |
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300m
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300m | N 3mph knots
N
3mph |
N 7mph knots
N
7mph |
N 8mph knots
N
8mph |
N 8mph knots
N
8mph |
E 6mph knots
E
6mph |
NE 5mph knots
NE
5mph |
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Valley
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Valley | N 1mph knots
N
1mph |
N 6mph knots
N
6mph |
N 6mph knots
N
6mph |
N 7mph knots
N
7mph |
NE 4mph knots
NE
4mph |
NE 3mph knots
NE
3mph |
Wind gust
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600m
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600m | 13mph | 13mph | 13mph | 14mph | 13mph | 15mph |
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300m
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300m | 4mph | 9mph | 11mph | 11mph | 9mph | 10mph |
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Valley
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Valley | 5mph | 10mph | 11mph | 12mph | 11mph | 10mph |
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600m
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600m | 8 degrees Celsius 8°C | 9 degrees Celsius 9°C | 11 degrees Celsius 11°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 | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C | 14 degrees Celsius 14°C | 14 degrees Celsius 14°C | 13 degrees Celsius 13°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C |
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Valley
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Valley | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C | 14 degrees Celsius 14°C | 15 degrees Celsius 15°C | 15 degrees Celsius 15°C | 14 degrees Celsius 14°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C |
| Freezing Level | Freezing Level |
1700m
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1800m
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1900m
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2000m
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2000m
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1900m
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Time
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600m
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600m | 6 degrees Celsius 6°C | 7 degrees Celsius 7°C | 8 degrees Celsius 8°C | 8 degrees Celsius 8°C | 8 degrees Celsius 8°C | 6 degrees Celsius 6°C |
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300m
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300m | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C | 11 degrees Celsius 11°C | 13 degrees Celsius 13°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C | 11 degrees Celsius 11°C |
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Valley
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Valley | 10 degrees Celsius 10°C | 13 degrees Celsius 13°C | 14 degrees Celsius 14°C | 14 degrees Celsius 14°C | 13 degrees Celsius 13°C | 12 degrees Celsius 12°C |
| Freezing Level | Freezing Level |
1700m
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1800m
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1900m
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2000m
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2000m
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1900m
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Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Worth being prepared for the eventuality of a heavy or thundery shower if out on the hills during the afternoon. However, do not underestimate the sunshine throughout the day as UV-levels remain High or Very High, especially in the afternoon.
Weather
Partly cloudy and remaining mostly dry to start the day. Showers developing in the afternoon, possibly turning heavy and thundery for a time (especially across eastern parts) before easing overnight. Some stronger gusts possible in or around showers.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
95% in the morning and early afternoon, becoming 75% later in the afternoon.
Low cloud and visibility
Good views of distant hills with cloud bases largely above summits throughout the morning and early afternoon. Cloud bases may obscure highest summits in heavy or thundery showers in the afternoon which would also temporarily reduce visibilities to only a few kilometres.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Clear and dry start to the day, clouding over by the afternoon but most places staying dry. A small chance of catching a light afternoon shower.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90% of cloud free summits.
Maximum wind speed expected
West-northwesterly 8-12 mph gusting 15-20 mph.
Temperature
- At 600m plus 09 Celsius becoming plus 13 Celsius.
- Valley plus 05 Celsius becoming plus 19 or 20 Celsius by the afternoon.
- Freezing level above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Perhaps some early morning mist or fog patches in the valleys but soon clearing. Cloud bases remaining largely above summits with very good views of distant hills.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Sun 23 Aug
Clear morning, clouding over for a time during the afternoon before sunny spells develop by the evening. Remaining dry throughout with a light north-westerly breeze. High or Very High UV-levels.
Mon 24 Aug
Bright and sunny start to the day, some cloud likely forming during the afternoon but still plenty of sunny spells, some of the afternoon sunshine may turn hazy at times as high cloud moves in from the southwest. Stronger winds compared to the weekend with a gentle to moderate east-southeasterly breeze. UV-levels remain High or Very High.
Tue 25 Aug
Possibly turning a little more unsettled compared to previous days with outbreaks of rain and a strengthening east-southeasterly breeze.
Mountain weather information
Sun 23 Aug
Clear morning, clouding over for a time during the afternoon before sunny spells develop by the evening. Remaining dry throughout with a light north-westerly breeze. High or Very High UV-levels.
Mon 24 Aug
Bright and sunny start to the day, some cloud likely forming during the afternoon but still plenty of sunny spells, some of the afternoon sunshine may turn hazy at times as high cloud moves in from the southwest. Stronger winds compared to the weekend with a gentle to moderate east-southeasterly breeze. UV-levels remain High or Very High.
Tue 25 Aug
Possibly turning a little more unsettled compared to previous days with outbreaks of rain and a strengthening east-southeasterly breeze.
Summit specific forecast
The Peak District is home to a wide variety of magnificent hills, moors, outcrops and gritstone edges.