Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for the unsettled theme during the coming days. Moderate for cloud and precipitation details, becoming low into next week.
This evening forecast
A cloudy evening with Isolated blustery showers, these potentially heavy with hail and thunder. Showers could fall as sleet on the highest summits, before turning back to rain during the evening.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Gales
Severe Chill Effect
Poor Visibility
Thunderstorms
Strong Sunlight
Mountain weather forecast
Cloudy with blustery showers, becoming more isolated and settled during the afternoon. Feeling cold in the wind.
| 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% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% |
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
S
35
|
SW
30
|
SW
29
|
SW
26
|
SW
23
|
SW
22
|
SW
16
|
SW
12
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| 300m |
S
30
|
S
23
|
SW
23
|
SW
20
|
SW
19
|
SW
18
|
SW
12
|
S
9
|
| Valley |
S
18
|
S
14
|
SW
13
|
SW
14
|
SW
14
|
SW
13
|
W
9
|
S
5
|
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 46 | 39 | 39 | 34 | 31 | 29 | 22 | 17 |
| 300m | 42 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 19 | 14 |
| Valley | 38 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 14 |
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
3°
|
3°
|
3°
|
4°
|
6°
|
7°
|
6°
|
3°
|
| 300m |
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
7°
|
8°
|
10°
|
9°
|
6°
|
| Valley |
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
8°
|
10°
|
11°
|
9°
|
6°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,000m
|
1,100m
|
1,100m
|
1,100m
|
1,100m
|
1,000m
|
1,000m
|
900m
|
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-5°
|
-4°
|
-4°
|
-2°
|
0°
|
2°
|
2°
|
-1°
|
| 300m |
0°
|
0°
|
0°
|
2°
|
4°
|
6°
|
6°
|
3°
|
| Valley |
1°
|
2°
|
2°
|
5°
|
8°
|
8°
|
7°
|
4°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
A day for layers. Feeling cold in the wind, especially so in showers, but Moderate UV levels are likely in sunny spells, so sun protection should also be considered. Gusts may reach 55mph on more exposed summits and ridges, making for difficult walking conditions with a risk of being blown off balance.
Weather
A cloudy day with occasional sunny spells and some showers, these potentially heavy with hail and thunder. The showers are likely to band together during the morning, but become more isolated for the day time. Windy at first, with a risk of gales on highest summits, but this easing during the day. Feeling cold in the wind
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30% at first, becoming 60% from mid-afternoon.
Low cloud and visibility
Areas of cloud base 400-500m at first, this clearing with cloud bases lifting mostly above the hilltops except in any heavier showers. Visibility moderate to very poor at first in rain, sleet and low cloud, but becoming very good around mid-morning.
Recent rainfall
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2mm | 9.4mm | 11.3mm |
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 sunny start becoming cloudy with showers during the afternoon, these potentially heavy with hail and thunder, but become more isolated by the evening. Winds easing during the day.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
60% becoming 30% during the afternoon.
Maximum wind speed expected
Southwesterly 15-20mph, gusting 30-40mph at first, then easing.
Temperature
- At 600m Minus 2C becoming Plus 5C
- Valley Zero becoming Plus 8C
- Freezing level 400m rising to 1200m
Low cloud and visibility
Areas of cloud base 500-600m overnight, this mostly lifting above the summits by mid-morning. Visibility is very good.
Mountain weather information
Tue 14 Apr
Mostly dry with sunny spells, perhaps isolated showers. Cloud thickening later. Light to moderate southerly winds. Freezing level above summits.
Wed 15 Apr
Mostly cloudy with some rain or showers possible. Fresh southerly winds. Freezing level above summits.
Thu 16 Apr
A cloudy with rain spreading in from the west followed by blustery heavy showers. Winds fresh to strong.
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
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