Mountain weather

Peak District Mountain weather forecast table

Confidence

High for the prevailing settled theme, lower for extent and persistence of any low cloud.

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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.

hazard 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.

hazard 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

Dry with plenty of sunshine.

Time 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
Weather
(at 600m)
Sunny intervals Sunny intervals Sunny day Sunny day Sunny day Partly cloudy (night)
Chance of precipitation
(at 600m)
<05% <05% <05% <05% <05% <05%

Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
Time 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
600m E
15
E
16
E
16
E
14
E
11
E
13
300m NE
11
E
12
E
12
E
11
E
7
NE
6
Valley E
13
E
13
E
11
E
10
E
8
E
8
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
Time 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
600m 20 21 21 21 19 19
300m 19 17 16 16 11 9
Valley 25 22 18 17 15 16

Altitude above mean sea level
Time 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
600m
10°
300m
11°
13°
12°
Valley
13°
15°
13°
Freezing Level
1,200m
1,200m
1,200m
1,400m
1,400m
1,400m

Altitude above mean sea level
Time 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
600m
-2°
-2°
300m
11°
11°
Valley
11°
13°
12°

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

Moderate to High UV levels are expected, so sun protection should be considered. Despite this, it will still feel chilly, especially on the higher slopes early and late.

Weather

A chilly start. A dry day with early low cloud, mainly in the east of the Park, soon burning back to North Sea coasts. Lengthy periods of sunshine are expected during the day, but low cloud is likely to return to eastern areas during the evening. Winds lighter than of late, with Moderate to High UV levels.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

60% soon becoming 100%.

Low cloud and visibility

Areas of low cloud, base around 400m, affecting eastern facing hills first thing but quickly dispersing after dawn. Visibility generally very good, although distant hills may be rather hazy, but briefly very poor in early low cloud.

Recent rainfall

Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
Last 24 hoursLast 48 hoursLast 72 hours
0mm0mm0.1mm
Measurement date:

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Sunset:

Mountain weather information

Weather

Chilly overnight again. Any areas of valley fog or low cloud in the east of the Park during the early hours quickly clearing around dawn to give another dry day with widespread sunshine. Moderate or High UV levels are expected.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

70% at first, becoming 100% by day.

Maximum wind speed expected

Variable, mainly east or southeast, 5-15mph.

Temperature

  • At 600m Plus 5 C becoming plus 12 C.
  • Valley Zero C becoming plus 17 C.
  • Freezing level Above summits.

Low cloud and visibility

Some valley fog, and low cloud, base 400-500m, affecting east facing slopes overnight but both soon dispersing after dawn. Visibility generally very good, although distant hills may be rather hazy, but briefly very poor in early low cloud or fog.

Mountain weather information

Sat 25 Apr

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Sunset:

Fine after a chilly and probably clear start, with hazy sunshine into the day. Light and variable winds giving a warmer feel. Freezing level above summits.

Sun 26 Apr

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Sunset:

Another generally fine day is expected, although perhaps a little cloudier than of late overall. Light east or southeasterly winds. Freezing level above summits.

Mon 27 Apr

Sunrise:
Sunset:

Another similar day with light and variable winds and mostly clear or sunny skies. Some cloud developing about summits for a time in daytime. Freezing level above summits.

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