Mountain weather

Mountain weather

Peak District

Confidence

High confidence on generally settled conditions on Monday, moderate confidence on extent of high-level cloud. High confidence on conditions deteriorating by Tuesday, moderate to low confidence on the detail of low cloud and precipitation throughout Tuesday.

Sunrise: Sunset:
Sunrise: Sunset:
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.

Mountain weather forecast

Settled and dry.

Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
Weather
(at 600m)
Weather symbols Partly cloudy (night) Cloudy Cloudy Sunny Sunny Clear night
Chance of
precipitation
(at 600m)
Chance of precipitation
<5%
<5%
<5%
<5%
<5%
<5%

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 SW 7mph knots
SW
7mph
SW 5mph knots
SW
5mph
W 6mph knots
W
6mph
W 4mph knots
W
4mph
SE 7mph knots
SE
7mph
SE 14mph knots
SE
14mph
300m
300m SE 3mph knots
SE
3mph
SW 3mph knots
SW
3mph
SW 6mph knots
SW
6mph
SW 3mph knots
SW
3mph
SE 6mph knots
SE
6mph
E 9mph knots
E
9mph
Valley
Valley E 3mph knots
E
3mph
S 2mph knots
S
2mph
W 4mph knots
W
4mph
W 2mph knots
W
2mph
E 4mph knots
E
4mph
E 7mph knots
E
7mph

Wind gust

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
600m 9mph 7mph 9mph 5mph 9mph 22mph
300m
300m 5mph 4mph 8mph 5mph 9mph 19mph
Valley
Valley 5mph 3mph 7mph 4mph 8mph 17mph

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
600m 6 degrees Celsius 7 degrees Celsius 9 degrees Celsius 11 degrees Celsius 9 degrees Celsius 6 degrees Celsius
300m
300m 9 degrees Celsius 10 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 14 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 10 degrees Celsius
Valley
Valley 8 degrees Celsius 11 degrees Celsius 14 degrees Celsius 15 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 10 degrees Celsius
Freezing Level Freezing Level
1500m
1500m
1500m
1700m
1700m
1600m

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

A great day to be out on the hills. A chilly start and end to the day may warrant a few extra layers in the morning and evening. UV-levels remain moderate, so worth taking some sun protection.

Weather

High pressure will bring a dry day with lengthy sunny periods, once any early isolated mist and valley fog has cleared. More prolonged sunny spells by the afternoon.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

95% throughout most of the day.

Low cloud and visibility

Some mist or fog patches are possible during the early morning in prone valleys; these may reduce the visibility locally but should quickly clear. Great views of distant hills for most of the day with cloud bases above summit.

Ground conditions

No recent ground conditions report available.

Summit specific forecast