Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for increasingly unsettled and windy conditions through this period. Lower confidence for cloud and rain details which become more uncertain as we go through the week.
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.
Mountain weather forecast
Extensive low cloud with outbreaks of rain. Light winds.
| 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) |
60% | 60% | 60% | 60% | 60% | 60% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
SE
15
|
S
12
|
SE
14
|
SE
15
|
SE
15
|
S
17
|
| 300m |
SE
6
|
S
8
|
SE
9
|
SE
12
|
SE
13
|
S
13
|
| Valley |
E
6
|
SE
4
|
SE
4
|
SE
5
|
SE
7
|
SE
7
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 21 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 23 |
| 300m | 13 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| Valley | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 18 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
6°
|
5°
|
6°
|
6°
|
5°
|
5°
|
| 300m |
6°
|
6°
|
7°
|
7°
|
7°
|
7°
|
| Valley |
6°
|
6°
|
7°
|
8°
|
8°
|
7°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,600m
|
1,600m
|
1,600m
|
1,600m
|
1,600m
|
1,400m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
2°
|
1°
|
2°
|
1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
| 300m |
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
| Valley |
4°
|
5°
|
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
5°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Extensive low cloud will give foggy conditions on any high ground, with good navigation skills required, especially on featureless moors.
Weather
Rain or drizzle will be on and off for much of the day, mostly light in nature but heavy in short bursts. Extensive low cloud is expected throughout, but perhaps some brighter intervals on low slopes in the far west.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Near nil.
Low cloud and visibility
Extensive cloud will obscure hills above 300m, and occasionally as low as 200m giving very difficult navigation conditions. Visibility will be moderate to poor below the cloud, but most very poor at any reasonable elevation.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 5.5mm | 7.8mm | 11.6mm |
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
Low cloud and outbreaks of rain clearing east overnight. A brighter day as with some sunny spells, especially in the afternoon. The main feature will be the strengthening southerly winds with gales on the high tops in the afternoon and evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
10% becoming 70% by morning.
Maximum wind speed expected
Southeast 15mph gusts 25mph increasing to 25-30mph gusts 40-50mph in afternoon.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 4 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 9 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Extensive low cloud clearing overnight to leave patchy cloud cover above 500 or 600m. Mainly good visibility away from cloud.
Mountain weather information
Wed 21 Jan
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Rather cloudy with occasional rain but there could be a period of drier and brighter weather during the day. Very windy with gale force southerly winds on the tops. Freezing level above summits.
Thu 22 Jan
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mainly cloudy with showers. Strong to gale force southeasterly winds with a severe chill effect. Freezing level above summits.
Fri 23 Jan
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Remaining unsettled with showers or longer spells of rain. Strong to gale force southeasterly winds. Freezing level above summits.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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The Peak District is home to a wide variety of magnificent hills, moors, outcrops and gritstone edges.