Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for the continued unsettled theme over the next few days. Lower for cloud and precipitation detail.
This evening forecast
Showers, perhaps heavy with thunder, potentially lingering into the evening but soon dying out. Prolonged clear spells starting to develop during the evening, with temperatures falling quickly. Cloud above hilltops, but some mist could form in valleys. Visibility mostly very good, but poor in any heavier showers or in valley mist.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Severe Chill Effect
Wind significantly lowers the ‘feels-like’ temperature relative to the actual temperature, with even moderate winds significantly adding to the chilling effect. Strong winds can result in a severe and debilitating wind chill many degrees below the actual temperature. This effect will be enhanced in rain or wet snow. Without protection, prolonged exposure could result in frost nip or frostbite on exposed parts of the body and/or hypothermia.
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.
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
Bright start but becoming breezy with outbreaks of rain.
| 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) |
00% | 00% | 00% | 10% | 30% | 40% | 60% | 40% |
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 |
S
10
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S
10
|
S
12
|
S
15
|
S
20
|
S
21
|
S
19
|
S
20
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| 300m |
S
7
|
S
7
|
S
9
|
S
13
|
S
17
|
S
18
|
S
15
|
S
16
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| Valley |
SE
4
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SE
4
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SE
5
|
S
9
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S
11
|
S
12
|
S
10
|
SE
11
|
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 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 29 |
| 300m | 10 | 9 | 15 | 19 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 25 |
| Valley | 9 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 24 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
4°
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3°
|
3°
|
5°
|
7°
|
7°
|
8°
|
7°
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| 300m |
6°
|
5°
|
5°
|
7°
|
9°
|
10°
|
10°
|
9°
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| Valley |
5°
|
4°
|
5°
|
9°
|
10°
|
11°
|
11°
|
10°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,000m
|
1,000m
|
1,000m
|
1,100m
|
1,900m
|
2,100m
|
2,000m
|
2,200m
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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 |
0°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
1°
|
2°
|
3°
|
3°
|
3°
|
| 300m |
3°
|
3°
|
2°
|
4°
|
6°
|
7°
|
7°
|
6°
|
| Valley |
3°
|
2°
|
3°
|
6°
|
8°
|
9°
|
9°
|
8°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
A day for layers. A pleasant but chilly start, with the potential for Moderate UV levels in the morning. However, conditions deteriorating as the day goes on, starting to feel cold in the wind and navigation conditions becoming more challenging.
Weather
Clear spells leading to a chilly night with some frost and valley fog patches developing. Early frost and valley fog soon clearing after dawn, with early sunny spells giving way to thicker cloud approaching from the west during the morning. Outbreaks of mostly light rain and drizzle during the afternoon, becoming more persistent and heavier later in the evening. Feeling cold as the wind increases.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90% becoming 60% during the afternoon, then 20% into the evening.
Low cloud and visibility
Patches of valley fog soon lifting and breaking after dawn. Cloud mostly above hilltops during the morning, then areas of cloud with base around 500-600m developing during the afternoon, this becoming widespread with base 400-500m into the evening. Visibility mostly very good at first, except in any lifting valley fog, later becoming moderate to very poor in rain and low cloud covering the hills.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1mm | 7.8mm | 12mm |
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
Cloudy with outbreaks of heavy rain overnight. Cloud and rain only slowly breaking during the morning to give sunny spells, but heavy showers developing with a low risk of thunder. A band of more persistent heavy showers may pass through early to mid-afternoon, with showers generally more isolated into the evening. Quite breezy.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
20% becoming 80% into the afternoon.
Maximum wind speed expected
Southerly 20-25mph, gusting 30-40mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 9C.
- Valley Plus 7C becoming Plus 15C.
- Freezing level Well above hilltops.
Low cloud and visibility
Widespread cloud at first, base 300-500m, slowly lifting and breaking to be mostly above the hilltops, but still reaching the higher summits in heavier rain or showers. Moderate to very poor visibility at first in rain and low cloud covering the hills. Visibility improving to become generally good, but poor in heavy rain or showers and very poor in cloud.
Mountain weather information
Thu 16 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Some brighter spells, with isolated mostly light showers. Moderate to fresh southwesterly winds. Freezing level well above summits.
Fri 17 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Sunny spells and rain or showers. Moderate to fresh southerly or southwesterly winds. Freezing level well above summits.
Sat 18 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Sunny spells and showers. Moderate southwesterly winds. Freezing level lowering just above summits.
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