Mountain weather
Peak District
Confidence
High confidence for hot and dry conditions initially but low confidence in the details of the precipitation moving in on Monday.
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Thu 13 AugSunrise:Sunset:
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Fri 14 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
Mountain weather forecast
A dry, sunny and very warm or hot day.
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Weather
(at 800m)
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Chance of
precipitation (at 800m)
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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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10%
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Wind direction and speed
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600m
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600m | S 13mph knots
S
13mph |
S 11mph knots
S
11mph |
S 14mph knots
S
14mph |
S 15mph knots
S
15mph |
W 15mph knots
W
15mph |
W 10mph knots
W
10mph |
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300m
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300m | SE 8mph knots
SE
8mph |
S 9mph knots
S
9mph |
S 13mph knots
S
13mph |
SW 13mph knots
SW
13mph |
NW 12mph knots
NW
12mph |
W 7mph knots
W
7mph |
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Valley
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Valley | E 4mph knots
E
4mph |
S 4mph knots
S
4mph |
S 9mph knots
S
9mph |
SW 11mph knots
SW
11mph |
NW 10mph knots
NW
10mph |
NW 5mph knots
NW
5mph |
Wind gust
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600m
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600m | 17mph | 13mph | 19mph | 20mph | 20mph | 14mph |
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300m
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300m | 11mph | 12mph | 18mph | 19mph | 18mph | 12mph |
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Valley
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Valley | 10mph | 7mph | 17mph | 19mph | 18mph | 11mph |
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Time
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06:00
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12:00
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600m
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300m
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Valley
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| Freezing Level | Freezing Level |
3300m
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3400m
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3500m
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3600m
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3700m
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3400m
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Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
A hot day with long periods of unbroken sunshine will result in high UV and so sun protection should be used. This also carries a risk of dehydration and heat exhaustion so walkers should take all precautions they can e.g. drink plenty of water, try to make use of shade and plan routes carefully.
Weather
Dry with plenty of sunshine. Temperatures will increase rapidly through the morning to become hot at all levels. Patchy high cloud likely to develop through the afternoon, leading to hazy sunshine at times in the afternoon and evening. Light and variable winds at first, turning moderate southerly by the afternoon and westerly to northwesterly by the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
100%
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud is expected to remain above the summits all day. Visibility will be very good to excellent, though may become hazy in the afternoon and dip down to moderate to good.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
There may be some high cloud to start, giving hazy sunshine for the morning. There is a small chance some low cloud could move in during the morning, though this is most likely in western areas of the park. Any lower cloud lifting by the afternoon, so plenty of sunshine is expected after this. Light to moderate westerly winds, becoming northwesterly through the afternoon. Noticeably cooler than in recent days, but UV will remain very high.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
60% increasing to 90% by the afternoon.
Maximum wind speed expected
Northwestly 15-18 mph gusting 25 mph
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 17C becoming Plus 21C
- Valley Plus 15C becoming Plus 25C
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Generally cloud will be above summits, but during the morning some broken lower cloud about 300-400m may spread in, particularly in western areas of the park. However, these should lift rapidly in the morning. Visibility will be generally very good to excellent, but may be poor in any low cloud in the morning.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Sat 15 Aug
A fine, dry day with scattered high cloud. Moderate northwesterly winds easing in the afternoon.
Sun 16 Aug
Generally dry, although a small chance of a band of rain just clipping the northern edge of the park early in the morning. Dry through the rest of the day, though some showers are possible in the evening. Light westerly winds.
Mon 17 Aug
A band of rain and low cloud likely to move in early in the morning and continue through the day, this may be heavy at times. Blustery westerly winds developing.
Mountain weather information
Sat 15 Aug
A fine, dry day with scattered high cloud. Moderate northwesterly winds easing in the afternoon.
Sun 16 Aug
Generally dry, although a small chance of a band of rain just clipping the northern edge of the park early in the morning. Dry through the rest of the day, though some showers are possible in the evening. Light westerly winds.
Mon 17 Aug
A band of rain and low cloud likely to move in early in the morning and continue through the day, this may be heavy at times. Blustery westerly winds developing.
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
Cluster of multiple stations