Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence in the unsettled conditions continuing the rest of this week, but some uncertainty on the extent of rainfall expected this weekend.
This evening forecast
Overcast with showery outbreaks of rain. Strong winds with a risk of gales at height.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
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.
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.
Mountain weather forecast
Windy but mainly dry with sunny spells, especially in the afternoon.
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 600m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 600m) |
10% | 10% | 30% | 30% | 20% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
SW
24
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SW
25
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SW
28
|
SW
28
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SW
25
|
SW
22
|
SW
21
|
SW
20
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| 300m |
SW
17
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SW
18
|
SW
21
|
SW
21
|
SW
19
|
SW
17
|
SW
15
|
SW
14
|
| Valley |
SW
11
|
SW
11
|
SW
13
|
SW
14
|
SW
13
|
SW
11
|
SW
9
|
SW
10
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 33 | 36 | 40 | 40 | 36 | 32 | 31 | 30 |
| 300m | 27 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| Valley | 25 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
2°
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2°
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3°
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4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
3°
|
3°
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| 300m |
5°
|
4°
|
5°
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6°
|
7°
|
7°
|
6°
|
5°
|
| Valley |
5°
|
4°
|
6°
|
6°
|
7°
|
8°
|
6°
|
6°
|
| Freezing Level |
800m
|
900m
|
1,100m
|
1,200m
|
1,100m
|
1,100m
|
1,100m
|
1,100m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-4°
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-4°
|
-4°
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-3°
|
-2°
|
-1°
|
-2°
|
-3°
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| 300m |
0°
|
-1°
|
0°
|
1°
|
2°
|
3°
|
2°
|
1°
|
| Valley |
1°
|
1°
|
2°
|
2°
|
4°
|
5°
|
3°
|
2°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Windy conditions will make for fairly arduous walking on exposed terrain with buffeting of clothing and significant wind chill. Recent rainfall will make for very wet underfoot conditions and swollen watercourses.
Weather
A bright and blustery day. Mainly dry but the odd shower possible in the morning then the best of the sunny spells in the afternoon.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90%.
Low cloud and visibility
Mainly clear of low cloud and with generally good visibility. Perhaps a few patches of cloud around summits in the morning.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 6.5mm | 11.3mm | 48.1mm |
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
A dry and fairly bright day but some patches of hill fog which may linger. Best the sunnier spells in the afternoon across northern areas. Still windy but not as strong as Friday.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
40% rising to 60% in the afternoon.
Maximum wind speed expected
Gusting 30-35mph on summits and lee slopes.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 4 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 3 rising 8 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Patches of low cloud with bases around 500m lingering on some upslopes, but clear breaks too, especially across northern areas. Good visibility otherwise.
Mountain weather information
Sun 21 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with outbreaks of rain, possibly heavy at times. Fresh summit winds. Freezing level above summits.
Mon 22 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Another rather cloudy day with a few spots of rain. Moderate to fresh summit winds. Freezing level above summits.
Tue 23 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Variable amounts of cloud and some patchy light rain not to be ruled out. Moderate to fresh summit winds. Freezing level above summits.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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