Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for changeable weather to continue into the weekend. Low for daily detail of any rainfall.
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.
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
Cloudy and windy with rain
| 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) |
70% | 90% | 50% | 40% | 70% | 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 |
SE
18
|
E
18
|
SE
17
|
E
19
|
E
21
|
E
20
|
| 300m |
E
13
|
E
13
|
E
14
|
E
14
|
E
15
|
E
13
|
| Valley |
E
10
|
E
10
|
E
10
|
E
9
|
E
9
|
E
9
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 26 |
| 300m | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 20 |
| Valley | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
5°
|
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
3°
|
| 300m |
7°
|
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
| Valley |
7°
|
7°
|
7°
|
7°
|
6°
|
6°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,600m
|
1,500m
|
1,500m
|
1,300m
|
1,300m
|
1,300m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
0°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
| 300m |
3°
|
3°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
| Valley |
5°
|
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
3°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Strong southeasterly winds will make for slow progress and drenching conditions in rain.
Weather
An overcast day with some persistent and heavy rain during the morning. Rain will turn lighter and more intermittent in the afternoon but before becoming persistent again for a time during the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Little chance
Low cloud and visibility
Widely poor in extensive hill fog down to 200 to 500 metres throughout the day
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4mm | 4.7mm | 6.5mm |
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
Overnight outbreaks of rain should clear north, however a lot of low cloud through the day along with some light rain or drizzle, this mainly across the east of the Park. Outbreaks of rain turn more persistent again through the afternoon and evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
20%, best chance across the northwest of the area.
Maximum wind speed expected
Southeasterly average speeds of 20-25 mph with gusts to 30-35 mph
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 3 Celsius
- Valley Plus 4 rising to 6 Celsius
- Freezing level Above summits
Low cloud and visibility
Poor in extensive cloud down to 300 to 600 metres shrouding the higher summits.
Mountain weather information
Sat 24 Jan
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Staying unsettled with further rain at times. Fresh to strong southeast winds. Freezing level above summits.
Sun 25 Jan
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Rain or showers, perhaps colder and drier later. Fresh southeast winds. Freezing level above summits, perhaps lowering later.
Mon 26 Jan
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Low confidence. Rain, perhaps preceded by snow, may move in from the west, but timing and extent uncertain. Southeast winds lighter at first, strengthening later. Freezing level may fall to 500-600m.
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Summit specific forecast
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