Mountain weather

Mountain weather

Peak District

Confidence

High confidence in the overall weather but precise shower detail and timing remains lower confidence.

Mountain hazards

Mountain weather hazards

Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.

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.

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.

Mountain weather forecast

Cloudy with isolated light showers during the afternoon.

Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
Weather
(at 800m)
Weather symbols Sunny intervals Sunny intervals Sunny intervals Sunny intervals Light rain showers Light rain showers
Chance of
precipitation
(at 800m)
Chance of precipitation
10%
10%
10%
10%
30%
30%

Wind direction and speed

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
600m NW 10mph knots
NW
10mph
NW 13mph knots
NW
13mph
NW 13mph knots
NW
13mph
NW 15mph knots
NW
15mph
NW 13mph knots
NW
13mph
W 8mph knots
W
8mph
300m
300m W 7mph knots
W
7mph
NW 11mph knots
NW
11mph
NW 12mph knots
NW
12mph
NW 12mph knots
NW
12mph
NW 12mph knots
NW
12mph
W 8mph knots
W
8mph
Valley
Valley NW 3mph knots
NW
3mph
NW 9mph knots
NW
9mph
NW 9mph knots
NW
9mph
NW 10mph knots
NW
10mph
NW 10mph knots
NW
10mph
W 5mph knots
W
5mph

Wind gust

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
600m 12mph 16mph 18mph 20mph 18mph 12mph
300m
300m 9mph 15mph 16mph 18mph 18mph 13mph
Valley
Valley 9mph 15mph 16mph 18mph 19mph 11mph

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
600m -1 degrees Celsius 0 degrees Celsius 2 degrees Celsius 2 degrees Celsius 1 degrees Celsius 1 degrees Celsius
300m
300m 2 degrees Celsius 3 degrees Celsius 5 degrees Celsius 6 degrees Celsius 5 degrees Celsius 4 degrees Celsius
Valley
Valley 5 degrees Celsius 6 degrees Celsius 8 degrees Celsius 8 degrees Celsius 6 degrees Celsius 6 degrees Celsius
Freezing Level Freezing Level
800m
700m
800m
900m
900m
900m

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

Isolated showers will bring damp conditions perhaps becoming slippery under foot and quality waterproofs likely necessary. Feeling cold at height. UV levels also high in bright or sunny spells, therefore sun crean is advised if spending any length of time on the hills.

Weather

A largely dry day with plenty of fair weather cloud, and sunny spells. A few scattered light showers are likely to develop late-afternoon and evening.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

Generally 95%, falling slightly in any showers.

Low cloud and visibility

Cloud should remain well above summits throughout. Very good visibility with clear views of distant hills, this reducing to moderate in any showers late-afternoon and into the evening.

Ground conditions

No recent ground conditions report available.

Summit specific forecast