Mountain weather

Mountain weather

Peak District

Confidence

High for mainly dry and increasingly very warm, or hot and humid conditions. Low for any rainfall detail.

Mountain hazards

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

Largely dry and sunny. Very warm or hot and humid conditions.

Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
Weather
(at 800m)
Weather symbols Sunny intervals Sunny intervals Sunny Sunny Sunny Sunny intervals
Chance of
precipitation
(at 800m)
Chance of precipitation
20%
10%
10%
10%
10%
10%

Wind direction and speed

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
600m SE 11mph knots
SE
11mph
S 10mph knots
S
10mph
SW 12mph knots
SW
12mph
SW 11mph knots
SW
11mph
W 7mph knots
W
7mph
NW 6mph knots
NW
6mph
300m
300m SE 7mph knots
SE
7mph
S 8mph knots
S
8mph
S 10mph knots
S
10mph
SW 9mph knots
SW
9mph
W 7mph knots
W
7mph
W 3mph knots
W
3mph
Valley
Valley SE 3mph knots
SE
3mph
S 5mph knots
S
5mph
SW 7mph knots
SW
7mph
SW 6mph knots
SW
6mph
NW 8mph knots
NW
8mph
NW 4mph knots
NW
4mph

Wind gust

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
600m 14mph 13mph 16mph 15mph 10mph 8mph
300m
300m 12mph 11mph 13mph 13mph 11mph 7mph
Valley
Valley 8mph 8mph 13mph 11mph 13mph 8mph

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
600m 17 degrees Celsius 19 degrees Celsius 22 degrees Celsius 24 degrees Celsius 25 degrees Celsius 22 degrees Celsius
300m
300m 19 degrees Celsius 22 degrees Celsius 25 degrees Celsius 28 degrees Celsius 28 degrees Celsius 24 degrees Celsius
Valley
Valley 20 degrees Celsius 24 degrees Celsius 28 degrees Celsius 30 degrees Celsius 29 degrees Celsius 24 degrees Celsius
Freezing Level Freezing Level
3600m
3600m
3600m
3600m
3600m
3700m

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

It will be a very warm, or hot and humid feeling day. Pack light clothing, sun cream and plenty of water. Risk of an isolated heavy shower will also bring unexpected slippery surfaces.

Weather

Largely dry with long sunny spells. Feeling very hot and humid even over higher ground. Low chance of an isolated shower, especially at first.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

100%.

Low cloud and visibility

Good visibility, although hazy at times.

Ground conditions

No recent ground conditions report available.

Summit specific forecast