Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence for mostly benign conditions on Tuesday, although lower for the amount of high level cloud. High confidence for increasingly warm temperatures on Tuesday and Wednesday. Confidence falls for timing and extend of any rainfall from Thursday.
This evening forecast
A fine end to the day, with prolonged spells of sunshine. Staying dry with long clear spells after dusk. Breezy on the summits. Feeling chilly.
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.
Mountain weather forecast
Fine, dry and sunny. Cold and windy on the summits.
| 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) |
<5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
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 |
SE
20
|
SE
19
|
SE
20
|
SE
21
|
SE
22
|
SE
23
|
SE
23
|
SE
21
|
| 300m |
SE
9
|
SE
9
|
SE
9
|
SE
9
|
SE
14
|
SE
15
|
SE
10
|
S
9
|
| Valley |
E
7
|
E
8
|
E
7
|
SE
8
|
SE
11
|
SE
11
|
SE
7
|
E
8
|
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 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 30 |
| 300m | 21 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 25 | 20 | 16 |
| Valley | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 15 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
8°
|
8°
|
8°
|
10°
|
11°
|
13°
|
13°
|
12°
|
| 300m |
8°
|
7°
|
7°
|
10°
|
14°
|
16°
|
14°
|
12°
|
| Valley |
8°
|
7°
|
7°
|
12°
|
16°
|
17°
|
15°
|
12°
|
| Freezing Level |
2,100m
|
2,100m
|
2,000m
|
1,900m
|
2,200m
|
2,500m
|
2,500m
|
2,500m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
6°
|
7°
|
9°
|
9°
|
7°
|
| 300m |
6°
|
5°
|
5°
|
8°
|
11°
|
12°
|
12°
|
10°
|
| Valley |
5°
|
4°
|
5°
|
10°
|
13°
|
14°
|
14°
|
10°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Another benign day is forecast, with conditions good across the hills for any outdoor activities. Feeling chilly on the summits with a brisk southeasterly wind. However, it should feel pleasant in the sunshine in any sheltered areas, especially in the valleys.
Weather
Dry with prolonged clear spells overnight. Turning chilly, with a touch of ground or air frost in some sheltered valleys. After a chilly start, it will be another fine and dry day, with bright or sunny spells. Any sunshine turning increasingly hazy through the day, as high level cloud increases. Staying dry with clear spells after dusk.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Above 95%.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud staying above the summits. Very good visibility expected, with good views of distant hills and summits.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0.2mm | 4.1mm | 5.7mm |
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
Dry with some prolonged clear spells overnight, although with variable amounts of high level cloud. Turning chilly in some sheltered valleys, with a touch of ground or air frost likely. After a chilly start, it will be another largely fine and dry day, with prolonged sunny spells. The sunshine turning increasingly hazy during the afternoon, with some thicker cloud arriving from the west by evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Generally >95% throughout.
Maximum wind speed expected
Southeasterly 10-15mph, gusting 20-25mph at first. Becoming west to southwesterly, easing 5-10mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 8 Celsius, becoming Plus 16 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 2 Celsius, becoming Plus 18 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above the summit.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud staying above the summits throughout the day, perhaps lowering to 600m during the evening. Very good visibility expected, with good views of distant hills and summits during the day, becoming poor in low cloud after sunset.
Mountain weather information
Thu 9 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A band of cloud and outbreaks of rain will move southeast on Thursday, clearing to give some brighter skies and scattered showers late in the day. Feeling cooler and fresher, with a brisk westerly wind. Freezing level above summits.
Fri 10 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A dry, bright and cold start to the day. Cloud increasing from the west to bring some outbreaks of rain eastwards late in the day, although timing and extent is still uncertain. Strengthening southerly winds, gusty on the summits. Temperatures near normal. Freezing level above summits.
Sat 11 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloud and outbreaks of rain will gradually clear eastwards during the morning, although timing is still uncertain. Becoming brighter with some scattered showers following into the afternoon. Windy on the summits. Freezing level above summits.
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