Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for a settled, warm start to the period, then a transition to more unsettled conditions into the weekend. Low confidence for rain/shower detail and distribution from Friday into the weekend.
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.
Mountain weather forecast
Fine, dry and sunny but rather windy.
| 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) |
00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
E
24
|
E
25
|
SE
27
|
SE
27
|
SE
18
|
SE
22
|
| 300m |
E
17
|
E
23
|
SE
21
|
SE
19
|
SE
13
|
SE
12
|
| Valley |
E
14
|
E
14
|
SE
13
|
SE
13
|
SE
10
|
E
8
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 34 | 31 | 36 | 35 | 27 | 33 |
| 300m | 27 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 21 | 22 |
| Valley | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 17 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
6°
|
9°
|
12°
|
14°
|
13°
|
9°
|
| 300m |
7°
|
11°
|
15°
|
17°
|
16°
|
12°
|
| Valley |
8°
|
14°
|
18°
|
19°
|
17°
|
12°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,700m
|
1,800m
|
1,800m
|
1,700m
|
1,600m
|
1,600m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
1°
|
4°
|
8°
|
9°
|
10°
|
6°
|
| 300m |
4°
|
8°
|
11°
|
12°
|
13°
|
9°
|
| Valley |
4°
|
11°
|
14°
|
15°
|
14°
|
10°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Strong sunshine will require sun protection. Winds may gust 35-40mph around exposed peaks/ridges.
Weather
A fine settled day with long sunny spells and a strong easterly wind. The winds will slowly ease into the overnight period.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Generally 100%.
Low cloud and visibility
Chance of a few small patches of cloud around 500-600m on eastern upslopes around dawn, but quickly dispersing. Visibility generally good to very good.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0mm | 0.1mm | 2.1mm |
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
A fine, dry, sunny start and becoming warm or very warm at lower elevations. Increasing cloud is likely to spread from the west later in the day, and may become thick enough for some showers, perhaps thundery, by evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Generally 100%, perhaps becoming 90% by evening.
Maximum wind speed expected
Southeasterly 15mph, gust 20mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 6 degrees Celsius rising to plus 18 degrees Celsius.
- Valley Plus 7 degrees Celsius rising to plus 23 degrees Celsius.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Summits largely cloud-free, however increasing cloud later could potentially lower bases onto the highest summits should any heavier showers develop. Visibility generally good to very good, but chance of reducing to moderate later in any showers and poor in any summit cloud.
Mountain weather information
Sat 2 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Probably generally rather cloudier than preceding days but still bright spells and the chance of a few showers. Winds westerly light to moderate.
Sun 3 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Chance of more persistent and perhaps heavier rain or showers spreading from the south, but low confidence. Winds north or northeast light to moderate. Cooler.
Mon 4 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Chance of rain or showers, easing later but low confidence for detail. Winds northwest light to moderate.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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Key
Mountain summits
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The Peak District is home to a wide variety of magnificent hills, moors, outcrops and gritstone edges.