Peak District

This evening forecast

The risk of heavy and thundery showers should gradually clear to the northeast during the evening, leaving drier conditions with clearer periods towards midnight. Temperatures only very gradually falling, remaining very warm.

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.

Thunderstorms

Lightning is a significant mountain hazard which can result in serious injury or death. Mountain terrain often leaves one highly exposed to lightning strikes. Hail may give unpleasant conditions with torrential rain and localised flash flooding also possible, mainly in Summer months.

Gales

Gale force winds (gusts over 50mph) make walking difficult and strenuous with a potential to be blown over by gusts. There is often a marked increase in winds through cols or on exposed ridges and summits. Distances can take longer to cover and compass bearings become harder to follow accurately.

Heavy Persistent Rain

Heavy and persistent rain can lead to drenched clothing and footwear with waterproofs often becoming soaked through, especially if accompanied by strong winds. This can lead to significant loss of body heat and an increased likelihood of hypothermia. Terrain may turn increasingly boggy underfoot while streams can flood and become impassable. There may also be a risk of flooding in valleys or glens. If there is snow cover, a heightened avalanche hazard is possible and avalanche reports should be consulted where available.

Mountain weather forecast

Very warm with some further sunny periods, with these eventually sparking thundery showers in places.

Time	Time	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00
Weather (at 800m)	Weather symbols
Chance of precipitation (at 800m)	Chance of precipitation	<5%	10%	10%	<5%	20%	40%	60%	40%

Wind direction and speed

Altitude above mean sea level

Time	Time	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00
600m	600m	SW 17mph knots SW 17mph	SW 15mph knots SW 15mph	SW 16mph knots SW 16mph	SW 17mph knots SW 17mph	SW 20mph knots SW 20mph	SW 20mph knots SW 20mph	SW 16mph knots SW 16mph	SW 13mph knots SW 13mph
300m	300m	SW 9mph knots SW 9mph	S 9mph knots S 9mph	SW 12mph knots SW 12mph	S 14mph knots S 14mph	SW 16mph knots SW 16mph	SW 17mph knots SW 17mph	SW 12mph knots SW 12mph	SW 9mph knots SW 9mph
Valley	Valley	SW 5mph knots SW 5mph	S 4mph knots S 4mph	S 8mph knots S 8mph	S 10mph knots S 10mph	SW 13mph knots SW 13mph	SW 13mph knots SW 13mph	SW 9mph knots SW 9mph	SW 6mph knots SW 6mph

Wind gust

Altitude above mean sea level

Time	Time	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00
600m	600m	23mph	20mph	22mph	24mph	29mph	29mph	23mph	21mph
300m	300m	16mph	15mph	17mph	20mph	24mph	25mph	19mph	15mph
Valley	Valley	16mph	15mph	17mph	20mph	25mph	26mph	19mph	15mph

Altitude above mean sea level

Time	Time	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00
600m	600m	15 degrees Celsius	14 degrees Celsius	15 degrees Celsius	17 degrees Celsius	20 degrees Celsius	21 degrees Celsius	20 degrees Celsius	18 degrees Celsius
300m	300m	17 degrees Celsius	16 degrees Celsius	18 degrees Celsius	20 degrees Celsius	23 degrees Celsius	24 degrees Celsius	22 degrees Celsius	20 degrees Celsius
Valley	Valley	18 degrees Celsius	16 degrees Celsius	18 degrees Celsius	21 degrees Celsius	24 degrees Celsius	25 degrees Celsius	23 degrees Celsius	20 degrees Celsius
Freezing Level	Freezing Level	2900m	3100m	3100m	3300m	3000m	3200m	3300m	3100m

Altitude above mean sea level

Time	Time	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00
600m	600m	12 degrees Celsius	12 degrees Celsius	12 degrees Celsius	14 degrees Celsius	16 degrees Celsius	16 degrees Celsius	16 degrees Celsius	15 degrees Celsius
300m	300m	16 degrees Celsius	15 degrees Celsius	16 degrees Celsius	18 degrees Celsius	20 degrees Celsius	20 degrees Celsius	21 degrees Celsius	19 degrees Celsius
Valley	Valley	17 degrees Celsius	16 degrees Celsius	17 degrees Celsius	19 degrees Celsius	22 degrees Celsius	22 degrees Celsius	22 degrees Celsius	20 degrees Celsius
Freezing Level	Freezing Level	2900m	3100m	3100m	3300m	3000m	3200m	3300m	3100m

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

There is a small possibility of gusts approaching gale force given thunderstorm activity in the area, with some variability in direction shown likely as well as sudden increases in strength.

Weather

Fine during the early hours. Cloud cover periodically increasing from western parts into the day, with temperatures again rising sharply under hazy sunny spells. Becoming very warm, although temperatures and humidity a little reduced compared to previous days, but still potentially arduous walking conditions in periods of high UV. From around the middle of the afternoon there is a risk of heavy and eventually thundery showers developing, with these gusty and with a risk of hail showers, gradually dying away in the evening.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

Greater than 90%.

Low cloud and visibility

Some early haziness, otherwise little impediment to visibility other than risk of showers later. Mainly medium and high cloud expected, some periods cloud nearer but clear of peaks.

Ground conditions

No recent ground conditions report available.

Mountain weather information

Weather

Perhaps a fine start, still warm, but cloud making inroads from the west introducing a little rain for a time. Likely becoming drier, brighter and fresher from the west through the day, with a fine evening then expected. Markedly less hot, but still with some eventual warm sunshine. The UV index will remain high, with early cloud in marked contrast to later conditions.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

30% increasing to greater than 90%

Maximum wind speed expected

Southwesterly 25mph.

Temperature

At 600m Plus 13 degrees Celsius.
Valley Plus 16 becoming plus 22 degrees Celsius.
Freezing level Well above the peaks.

Low cloud and visibility

Broken low cloud to 400 metres on west-facing ground soon lifting and dispersing. Visibility moderating in rain, else very good.

Ground conditions

No recent ground conditions report available.

Mountain weather information

Mon 29 Jun

Sunrise: 04:42

Sunset: 21:40

Mainly fine with some sunny spells, the best of these in the morning. Cloud amounts increasing later, with late rain possible into the evening. Light to moderate southwesterly winds. Freezing level well above the peaks throughout this three-day period.

Tue 30 Jun

Sunrise: 04:43

Sunset: 21:40

A more unsettled day - cloudier with showery rain spreading eastwards. Light southwesterly winds.

Wed 1 Jul

Sunrise: 04:44

Sunset: 21:40

Variable cloud with some showers in places. Turning cloudier from the west, with rain spreading east. Light to moderate northwesterly winds.

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Peak District

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This evening forecast

Mountain weather hazards

Strong Sunlight

Thunderstorms

Gales

Heavy Persistent Rain

Mountain weather forecast

Wind direction and speed

Wind gust

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

Weather

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

Low cloud and visibility

Ground conditions

Mountain weather information

Weather

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

Maximum wind speed expected

Temperature

Low cloud and visibility

Ground conditions

Mountain weather information

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This evening forecast

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Strong Sunlight

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Low likelihood: 2 weather hazards

Gales

Heavy Persistent Rain

Mountain weather forecast

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Wind direction and speed

Wind gust

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Additional weather information

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Weather

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

Low cloud and visibility

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Chance of cloud-free hill tops

Maximum wind speed expected

Temperature

Low cloud and visibility

Ground conditions

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