Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for changeable and breezy conditions trending to more settled weather into midweek, turning warmer again later. Lower confidence for cloud detail.
This evening forecast
Rather cloudy and breezy with the chance of occasional mostly light showers.
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.
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.
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.
Mountain weather forecast
Heavy showers likely through the early hours, then bright intervals and occasional lighter showers. Showers may turn heavier for a time again in the evening.
| 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) |
30% | 90% | 90% | 60% | 50% | 40% | 50% | 60% |
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
14
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SW
17
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W
16
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W
16
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NW
18
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NW
19
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NW
15
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N
13
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| 300m |
SW
10
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SW
13
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W
12
|
W
13
|
W
16
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NW
16
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NW
12
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NW
10
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| Valley |
SW
5
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SW
8
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W
9
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W
10
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NW
12
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NW
13
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NW
10
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N
8
|
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 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 19 |
| 300m | 15 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 18 |
| Valley | 14 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 17 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
12°
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12°
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11°
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11°
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11°
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11°
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11°
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10°
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| 300m |
14°
|
14°
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13°
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13°
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14°
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14°
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14°
|
13°
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| Valley |
15°
|
14°
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14°
|
14°
|
15°
|
15°
|
15°
|
13°
|
| Freezing Level |
2,500m
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2,700m
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2,600m
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2,400m
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2,400m
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2,500m
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2,400m
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2,400m
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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 |
10°
|
9°
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8°
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8°
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8°
|
8°
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9°
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7°
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| 300m |
13°
|
12°
|
11°
|
11°
|
11°
|
11°
|
12°
|
11°
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| Valley |
15°
|
13°
|
12°
|
13°
|
13°
|
13°
|
13°
|
12°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Sun protection may be required in bright or sunny spells. Any thunderstorms in the early hours give a low chance of lightning strikes.
Weather
Risk of showers turning thundery during the early morning, before clearing. A mixture of bright spells and showers to follow, these mostly light but perhaps turning heavier again for a time through the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
40% at first, becoming 90%.
Low cloud and visibility
Areas of cloud, base 400-600m at first, lifting and breaking during the day. Perhaps further areas of cloud arriving during the evening. Visibility good to very good out of precipitation, but briefly moderate in showers, poor in any heavy showers, and very poor in cloud covering the tops.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 2.7mm | 2.7mm | 2.7mm |
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
Showers, perhaps locally heavy for a time overnight. Otherwise, it should be a mainly dry day with bright or sunny spells and just isolated light showers. Breezy.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90% or more.
Maximum wind speed expected
Northwest 20mph, gust 35mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 9 Celsius rising to 15 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 10 Celsius rising to 18 Celsius.
- Freezing level Well above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Summits generally cloud-free except for in the early hours when some patchy cloud likely. Visibilities generally very good to excellent but poor in any summit cloud in the early hours.
Mountain weather information
Tue 8 Jul
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry with sunny spells at first, perhaps clouding over with some patchy light rain or drizzle later. Moderate westerly or northwesterly winds. Freezing level above summits.
Wed 9 Jul
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy at first, perhaps with some patchy drizzle, but likely becoming dry with sunny spells. Moderate westerly winds. Freezing level above summits.
Thu 10 Jul
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry with sunny spells and warmer. Moderate, mainly southwesterly winds.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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