Mountain weather

Mountain weather

Peak District

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Confidence

High confidence for general story, however lowering confidence in precipitation timings and detail, especially from mid-week.

Sunrise: Sunset:
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Mountain hazards

Mountain weather hazards

Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.

Strong Sunlight
Harmful UV levels from sunlight increase with altitude giving a greater risk of sunburn and eye damage, even on some overcast days. On breezy days, the cooling effect of wind on exposed skin may disguise any feeling of sunburn until it is too late. If there is snow cover, glare increases the effect of UV rays especially on the eyes. It is advisable to wear sun block, protective clothing such as a long-sleeved top and hat and have good quality eye protection.
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Mountain hazards explained

Mountain weather forecast

Fine on Sunday, with variable cloud and sunny spells. Breezy, but winds easing later.

Time
 Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
Weather
(at 600m)
 Weather symbols Partly cloudy (night) Partly cloudy (night) Sunny intervals Sunny intervals Cloudy Sunny intervals
Chance of
precipitation
(at 600m)
 Chance of precipitation
<5%
<5%
<5%
<5%
<5%
<5%

Wind direction and speed

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
 Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
 600m W 22mph knots
W
22mph
 W 22mph knots
W
22mph
 W 20mph knots
W
20mph
 W 19mph knots
W
19mph
 W 13mph knots
W
13mph
 W 10mph knots
W
10mph
300m
 300m W 16mph knots
W
16mph
 W 18mph knots
W
18mph
 W 17mph knots
W
17mph
 W 15mph knots
W
15mph
 W 8mph knots
W
8mph
 SW 8mph knots
SW
8mph
Valley
 Valley W 10mph knots
W
10mph
 W 13mph knots
W
13mph
 W 14mph knots
W
14mph
 W 13mph knots
W
13mph
 W 7mph knots
W
7mph
 SW 4mph knots
SW
4mph

Wind gust

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
 Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
 600m 30mph 27mph 26mph 25mph 19mph 16mph
300m
 300m 25mph 23mph 24mph 22mph 15mph 13mph
Valley
 Valley 25mph 24mph 25mph 23mph 16mph 12mph

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
 Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
 600m 4 degrees Celsius 5 degrees Celsius 6 degrees Celsius 7 degrees Celsius 7 degrees Celsius 6 degrees Celsius
300m
 300m 8 degrees Celsius 9 degrees Celsius 10 degrees Celsius 10 degrees Celsius 11 degrees Celsius 10 degrees Celsius
Valley
 Valley 9 degrees Celsius 10 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 11 degrees Celsius 9 degrees Celsius
Freezing Level Freezing Level
1500m
1500m
1600m
1600m
1400m
1400m

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

Still rather windy at elevation through the morning and early afternoon, so care to be taken on exposed slopes. Extra layers also likely to be required. Sunny spells during the afternoon along with moderate UV levels will mean adequate sun protection is needed.

Weather

A fine day across the park on Sunday, with variable cloud and sunny spells. Breezy across higher peaks through the morning, but winds easing by the afternoon.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

>95%.

Low cloud and visibility

Cloud comfortably above summits throughout, very good visibility.

Ground conditions

No recent ground conditions report available.

Summit specific forecast

The Peak District is home to a wide variety of magnificent hills, moors, outcrops and gritstone edges.

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