Mountain weather
Peak District
Confidence
Generally high confidence regarding general theme, but moderate regarding cloud and rainfall amounts.
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Fri 3 JulSunrise:Sunset:
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Sat 4 JulSunrise:Sunset:
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Further outlook
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Strong Sunlight
Mountain weather forecast
Mostly cloudy but some bright spells at times, cloud thickening later.
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Weather
(at 800m)
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Chance of
precipitation (at 800m)
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Chance of precipitation |
20%
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10%
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10%
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10%
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10%
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20%
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Wind direction and speed
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600m
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600m | W 14mph knots
W
14mph |
W 13mph knots
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13mph |
W 15mph knots
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15mph |
W 14mph knots
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14mph |
W 18mph knots
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18mph |
SW 18mph knots
SW
18mph |
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300m
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300m | SW 11mph knots
SW
11mph |
W 11mph knots
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11mph |
W 11mph knots
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11mph |
W 10mph knots
W
10mph |
W 13mph knots
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13mph |
SW 12mph knots
SW
12mph |
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Valley
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Valley | SW 5mph knots
SW
5mph |
W 8mph knots
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8mph |
W 8mph knots
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8mph |
W 9mph knots
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9mph |
W 9mph knots
W
9mph |
SW 8mph knots
SW
8mph |
Wind gust
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600m
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600m | 18mph | 17mph | 20mph | 18mph | 23mph | 24mph |
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300m
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300m | 13mph | 14mph | 14mph | 14mph | 17mph | 19mph |
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Valley
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Valley | 10mph | 14mph | 14mph | 16mph | 17mph | 19mph |
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Time
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06:00
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Valley
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| Freezing Level | Freezing Level |
2000m
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2200m
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2300m
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2300m
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3100m
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2900m
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Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
A good day on the hills, with bright spells this afternoon leading to a risk of strong sunshine.
Weather
Cloudy and dry for much of the day, though some bright spells are possible this afternoon. Cloud thickening from early evening with a small chance of patchy light rain late evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
50% improving 100% then possibly decreasing 80% this evening.
Low cloud and visibility
Areas of low cloud initially, mainly across western areas, with bases down to around 500m, this lifting above summits this morning. Cloud increasing this evening, though bases mostly remaining above summits. Visibility generally hazy at first then improving good or very good with clear views of distant hills.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
A breezy and cloudy day with the chance of outbreaks of rain, most likely to the north. Best conditions in the early afternoon in the south.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
50% at first improving 100% through the morning.
Maximum wind speed expected
Westerly 15mph gusting 30mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 12 Celsius rising to plus 15 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 15 Celsius rising to plus 21 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Areas of low cloud initially, mainly across western areas, with bases down to around 500m, this lifting above summits through the morning. Visibility generally hazy at first then improving good or very good with clear views of distant hills.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Sun 5 Jul
Another cloudy day with early low cloud lifting, dry. Warm and windy. Freezing level above summits.
Mon 6 Jul
Another cloudy day with bases obscuring summits early and late but above summits during the middle of the day. Winds may ease but a risk of rain or showers, though mostly light. Warm with freezing level above summits.
Tue 7 Jul
Another breezy and cloudy day with outbreaks of rain or showers possible at times, especially further north. Warm with freezing level above summits.
Mountain weather information
Sun 5 Jul
Another cloudy day with early low cloud lifting, dry. Warm and windy. Freezing level above summits.
Mon 6 Jul
Another cloudy day with bases obscuring summits early and late but above summits during the middle of the day. Winds may ease but a risk of rain or showers, though mostly light. Warm with freezing level above summits.
Tue 7 Jul
Another breezy and cloudy day with outbreaks of rain or showers possible at times, especially further north. Warm with freezing level above summits.
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
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