Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
Confidence is high for the ongoing unsettled weather through the next five days, with summits seeing freezing levels above summits until at least Thursday. However, cloud detail remains only Moderate confidence even as early as Sunday, and falling to Low, along with the details of rain, from Monday onward.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
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.
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
Outbreaks of rain. Extensive low cloud, and feeling cold.
| 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) |
10% | 60% | 70% | 60% | 60% | 40% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
SE
16
|
E
15
|
E
14
|
SE
12
|
S
12
|
S
12
|
| 300m |
E
6
|
NE
7
|
E
7
|
SE
6
|
SE
8
|
S
7
|
| Valley |
E
7
|
E
8
|
E
7
|
E
4
|
SE
4
|
SE
3
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 24 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
| 300m | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 |
| Valley | 14 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 10 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
5°
|
3°
|
3°
|
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
| 300m |
4°
|
4°
|
5°
|
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
| Valley |
6°
|
5°
|
5°
|
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,300m
|
1,500m
|
1,600m
|
1,600m
|
1,600m
|
1,600m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
0°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
0°
|
0°
|
1°
|
| 300m |
2°
|
1°
|
2°
|
3°
|
3°
|
4°
|
| Valley |
3°
|
2°
|
3°
|
4°
|
5°
|
5°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Difficult navigation conditions with extensive low cloud shrouding the hills. A cold day on the high tops with a significant wind chill in rain and low cloud.
Weather
Cloudy start, but mostly dry. Outbreaks of rain soon spreading north through the morning, becoming heavy and persistent at times, but still some drier intervals.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Nil chance on most hills, 20% in far west.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud will be extensive, obscuring routes above 400m for much of the day, and down to 200m at times, mainly in heavy rain or drizzle. Away from low cloud, visibility will be hazy, falling to a few kilometres at times in rain.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 2.3mm | 6.1mm | 6.2mm |
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 very similar day to Tuesday, although rain mostly lighter, before further heavy bursts likely spread north during the evening. Low cloud will remain extensive throughout, with a notable wind chill on the summits.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Nil chance on most hills, 30% in far northwest.
Maximum wind speed expected
Southeast 15-20mph gusts 30mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 4 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 7 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Extensive cloud will obscure routes above 400m for much of the day, and potentially to around 200m during the morning. Cloud perhaps lifting to around 600m at times in the far northwest. Away from low cloud, visibility will be hazy, but falling to a few kilometres at times in rain.
Mountain weather information
Tue 20 Jan
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Low cloud with outbreaks of rain, but also drier and brighter at times. Further rain, heavy at times, through the evening. Strong southerly winds with a significant wind chill. Freezing level above summits.
Wed 21 Jan
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Outbreaks of rain, heavy at times. Gale force southerly winds with severe wind chill. Freezing level above summits.
Thu 22 Jan
Sunrise:
Sunset:
It is expected to remain unsettled and very windy with further periods of rain. Severe gale force southerly winds. Freezing level above summits.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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The Peak District is home to a wide variety of magnificent hills, moors, outcrops and gritstone edges.