Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for unsettled and changeable conditions but lower confidence for day to day timings of rain so please keep updated with the latest forecast.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
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.
Heavy Persistent Rain
Heavy and persistent rain can lead to drenched clothing and footwear with waterproofs often becoming soaked through, especially if accompanied by strong winds. This can lead to significant loss of body heat and an increased likelihood of hypothermia. Terrain may turn increasingly boggy underfoot while streams can flood and become impassable. There may also be a risk of flooding in valleys or glens. If there is snow cover, a heightened avalanche hazard is possible and avalanche reports should be consulted where available.
Mountain weather forecast
A dry morning then rain spreading east in the afternoon. Windy on the tops.
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 600m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 600m) |
70% | 30% | 30% | 80% | >95% | >95% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
SW
18
|
SW
23
|
SW
22
|
SW
21
|
SW
28
|
SW
33
|
| 300m |
SW
14
|
SW
18
|
SW
17
|
SW
15
|
SW
21
|
SW
22
|
| Valley |
SW
5
|
SW
10
|
SW
11
|
SW
8
|
SW
11
|
SW
12
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 22 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 38 | 42 |
| 300m | 18 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 30 | 31 |
| Valley | 16 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 27 | 28 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
5°
|
5°
|
6°
|
7°
|
8°
|
7°
|
| 300m |
7°
|
8°
|
9°
|
10°
|
10°
|
9°
|
| Valley |
6°
|
8°
|
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,800m
|
1,600m
|
1,400m
|
2,200m
|
2,200m
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2,100m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
0°
|
0°
|
1°
|
3°
|
3°
|
2°
|
| 300m |
3°
|
4°
|
5°
|
7°
|
6°
|
5°
|
| Valley |
5°
|
5°
|
7°
|
9°
|
8°
|
7°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Best of the hillwalking conditions during the morning and early afternoon then winds strengthening and rain arriving from the west.
Weather
Cloudy with outbreaks of rain overnight then becoming dry by dawn. A dry and cloudy morning then outbreaks of rain spreading east in the afternoon, turning persistent and occasionally heavy from late afternoon.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30% overnight, improving to 80% in the morning, becoming 10% by late afternoon.
Low cloud and visibility
Extensive cloud and fog above 500m overnight lifting above summits for a while in the morning with good visibility. Visibility becoming generally poor as rain arrives with cloud and fog become extensive above 300 or 400m during the afternoon.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 10.2mm | 11.1mm | 11.1mm |
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
Rain clearing overnight. A drier day with bright spells and isolated passing showers, the odd one could be heavy. Mild in the valleys but feeling rather cold on the tops in the strong winds.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
10% overnight, becoming 80% by morning.
Maximum wind speed expected
Southwest 25 to 35mph gusts 45mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 6C.
- Valley Plus 10 to 12C.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Extensive low cloud clearing away overnight. Mainly good visibility during the day but patchy cloud above 600m with occasional deteriorations in showers.
Mountain weather information
Mon 23 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mainly cloudy with patchy rain, turning persistent through the afternoon. Strong southwest winds. Freezing level above summits.
Tue 24 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mainly dry with some bright spells possible and the odd spot of rain. Windy on the tops but mild with freezing level well above summits.
Wed 25 Feb
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mainly dry with some bright spells possible, probably cloudy later with patchy rain. Mild with southerly winds easing. Freezing level above summits.
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