Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for a largely fine, cold but breezy day on Saturday and for an easterly or southeasterly airstream becoming established across the United Kingdom, but lower for cloud amounts from Sunday.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Poor Visibility
Poor visibility presents challenging route finding conditions. Visibility could be significantly less than 50 metres in all directions with few or no visual references, especially on featureless moors or plateaux. Distances become hard to judge and cliff or cornice edges can be difficult to recognise. These conditions require good navigational skills. There is a risk of white-out conditions when mist or fog is combined with extensive snow cover.
Severe Chill Effect
Wind significantly lowers the ‘feels-like’ temperature relative to the actual temperature, with even moderate winds significantly adding to the chilling effect. Strong winds can result in a severe and debilitating wind chill many degrees below the actual temperature. This effect will be enhanced in rain or wet snow. Without protection, prolonged exposure could result in frost nip or frostbite on exposed parts of the body and/or hypothermia.
Mountain weather forecast
Dry with, especially in northwest, sunny spells. Southeasterly winds increasing
| Time | 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% | 10% | 30% | 30% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
S
18
|
S
20
|
SE
19
|
SE
18
|
SE
20
|
SE
24
|
| 300m |
S
16
|
SE
17
|
SE
15
|
SE
14
|
SE
14
|
SE
18
|
| Valley |
SE
6
|
SE
9
|
SE
10
|
SE
9
|
E
10
|
SE
13
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 33 |
| 300m | 25 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 29 |
| Valley | 20 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 28 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
5°
|
4°
|
3°
|
3°
|
2°
|
2°
|
| 300m |
5°
|
5°
|
6°
|
6°
|
5°
|
4°
|
| Valley |
4°
|
5°
|
6°
|
6°
|
5°
|
5°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,100m
|
1,100m
|
1,000m
|
900m
|
900m
|
1,000m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
0°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
-3°
|
-4°
|
| 300m |
1°
|
0°
|
1°
|
2°
|
1°
|
0°
|
| Valley |
2°
|
1°
|
3°
|
3°
|
2°
|
1°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Feeling cold in the wind.
Weather
Early low cloud, mist and fog slowly lifting, although may linger in places. Otherwise, largely dry with bright or sunny spells, the best of these across more western hills. Cloud increases through the late afternoon and evening with patchy light rain and drizzle developing.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Around 75% in west, but nearer 60% falling to 25% later in the east. Chances fall further through the evening.
Low cloud and visibility
Occasional, or especially in the east later in the day, periods of cloud above about 450-600m, cloud becoming more extensive, especially in the east through the late afternoon and evening. Away from cloud visibility very good, perhaps falling to several kilometres in rain and drizzle.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1mm | 10.7mm | 27.1mm |
Measurement date:
Rainfall data provided by the Environment Agency. The Met Office is not responsible for content provided by third parties and may remove this data without warning.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Some clear spells in the northwest overnight, otherwise cloudy with patchy rain and drizzle. Then a mostly cloudy day with outbreaks of mainly light rain and drizzle through the day, while western hills look drier with some bright or sunny spells. Risk of more persistent rain edging west through the late afternoon and evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Around 40% in the west but near zero in the east.
Maximum wind speed expected
Southeasterly backing easterly 15-20mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Around plus 2 Celsius at first rising to plus 6 Celsius
- Valley Around plus 3 or 4 Celsius at dawn rising to plus 8 or 9 Celsius by day
- Freezing level Above the summits
Low cloud and visibility
Periods or persistent cloud, but occasional at times in east, above about 450-600m lowering to 300m at times in east. Away from cloud visibility very good falling to several kilometres in rain and drizzle.
Mountain weather information
Mon 22 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy start with rain, the rain dying out and bright or sunny spells developing, especially across western hills. Fresh easterly or southeasterly winds. Freezing level above summits
Tue 23 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mostly cloudy, some brighter spells in west, with patchy rain and drizzle. Fresh easterly winds. Freezing above summits.
Wed 24 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy morning with patchy rain and drizzle, but drier and, especially in west, brighter in afternoon. Fresh easterly winds easing. Freezing level just above summits.
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Summit specific forecast
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