Mountain weather

Mountain weather

Peak District

Confidence

High confidence for developing dry and very warm conditions during Sunday and into early next week. Lower for longevity of very warm conditions, and also for the thunderstorm risk into new working week.

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.

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

Cloudy with some clear spells

Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
Weather
(at 800m)
Weather symbols Sunny intervals Cloudy Cloudy Light rain Cloudy Cloudy
Chance of
precipitation
(at 800m)
Chance of precipitation
10%
10%
20%
30%
20%
20%

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 NE 9mph knots
NE
9mph
NE 11mph knots
NE
11mph
E 9mph knots
E
9mph
E 10mph knots
E
10mph
E 11mph knots
E
11mph
E 12mph knots
E
12mph
300m
300m NE 6mph knots
NE
6mph
NE 8mph knots
NE
8mph
E 8mph knots
E
8mph
SE 5mph knots
SE
5mph
E 8mph knots
E
8mph
NE 9mph knots
NE
9mph
Valley
Valley E 3mph knots
E
3mph
NE 8mph knots
NE
8mph
E 6mph knots
E
6mph
NE 5mph knots
NE
5mph
E 8mph knots
E
8mph
E 12mph knots
E
12mph

Wind gust

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
600m 13mph 13mph 13mph 14mph 15mph 18mph
300m
300m 8mph 10mph 11mph 9mph 13mph 17mph
Valley
Valley 12mph 13mph 11mph 10mph 16mph 24mph

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
600m 12 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 16 degrees Celsius 16 degrees Celsius 15 degrees Celsius 13 degrees Celsius
300m
300m 14 degrees Celsius 16 degrees Celsius 19 degrees Celsius 21 degrees Celsius 19 degrees Celsius 17 degrees Celsius
Valley
Valley 16 degrees Celsius 18 degrees Celsius 21 degrees Celsius 21 degrees Celsius 20 degrees Celsius 16 degrees Celsius
Freezing Level Freezing Level
2300m
2400m
3400m
3400m
3200m
3200m

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

High UV levels are likely in developing sunny spells, so sun protection should be considered.

Weather

Mainly fine, especially early on. Just a small chance of an isolated afternoon shower or thunderstorm. Brightest in the west, with the best chance of limited cloud breaks later. Chance of some mist patches forming overnight. Warm and humid.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

100%.

Low cloud and visibility

Patchy afternoon cloud should remain well above summits. Visibility good to very good, poor in overnight mist.

Ground conditions

No recent ground conditions report available.

Summit specific forecast