Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for the unsettled theme during the coming days. Lowering for cloud and precipitation details, particularly into next week.
This evening forecast
The showers continuing to become fewer and more isolated, with some lengthy dry and sunny or clear periods developing. Light winds but feeling cold at elevation.
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.
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.
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
Sunny start with thundery showers in the afternoon.
| 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% | 00% | 30% | 30% | 20% | 10% |
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
9
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SW
6
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S
5
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S
7
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SW
8
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SW
9
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SW
10
|
SW
7
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| 300m |
S
6
|
S
3
|
S
3
|
SW
5
|
SW
7
|
SW
9
|
SW
9
|
S
5
|
| Valley |
SE
3
|
E
4
|
E
3
|
SW
3
|
SW
5
|
SW
7
|
SW
7
|
SE
3
|
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 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 10 |
| 300m | 10 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 7 |
| Valley | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 6 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
3°
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2°
|
2°
|
4°
|
6°
|
7°
|
5°
|
3°
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| 300m |
5°
|
4°
|
4°
|
7°
|
9°
|
9°
|
8°
|
6°
|
| Valley |
4°
|
3°
|
3°
|
8°
|
10°
|
11°
|
8°
|
6°
|
| Freezing Level |
900m
|
800m
|
800m
|
800m
|
900m
|
900m
|
1,000m
|
1,000m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-1°
|
-1°
|
0°
|
2°
|
3°
|
4°
|
2°
|
0°
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| 300m |
3°
|
2°
|
2°
|
5°
|
7°
|
7°
|
5°
|
4°
|
| Valley |
3°
|
1°
|
1°
|
7°
|
9°
|
9°
|
7°
|
4°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Feeling cold on summits particularly in the morning or in showers, but Moderate UV levels are likely in sunny spells, so sun protection should also be considered.
Weather
Dry with lengthy clear spells, chance of valley fog, soon lifting and clearing after dawn. Otherwise, a sunny start for most becoming cloudy with showers during the afternoon, these potentially heavy with hail and thunder, but becoming more isolated by the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
70% at first, otherwise more than 90%.
Low cloud and visibility
Isolated areas of cloud base 500-600m around dawn as any valley fog or mist quickly lifts and clears. Visibility generally very good, lowering in showers, poor in fog.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2mm | 9.4mm | 11.3mm |
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
A chilly start, although it will be dry with sunny spells. Cloud increasing from the west from mid-morning, with outbreaks of rain during the afternoon, with heavier spells expected by evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
More than 90% becoming 30% during the evening.
Maximum wind speed expected
Southerly 20-25 mph gusting 30-35 mph by evening.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 3 becoming plus 10 degrees Celsius.
- Valley Plus 3 becoming plus 15 degrees Celsius.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud above summits for much of the day but lowering during the evening with cloud becoming widespread 400-500m, possibly lower on southern upslopes. Visibility good for much of the day, lowering in heavy rain, poor in cloud.
Mountain weather information
Wed 15 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A spell of wet and windy weather will move eastwards during the day, with brighter skies and further showers following on behind. A strong and gusty south to southwesterly wind, with the risk of gales on the summits. Freezing level above the summits.
Thu 16 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Sunny spells and showers at first, these slowly easing through the day. Windy on the summits at first. Freezing level above the summits.
Fri 17 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A bright or sunny start, windy with outbreaks of rain during the afternoon. Freezing level above the summits.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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