Mountain weather

Mountain weather

Peak District

Confidence

High for the general weather story, lower for precipitation detail on Saturday.

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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.

Gales
Gale force winds (gusts over 50mph) make walking difficult and strenuous with a potential to be blown over by gusts. There is often a marked increase in winds through cols or on exposed ridges and summits. Distances can take longer to cover and compass bearings become harder to follow accurately.

Mountain weather forecast

Generally dry with plenty of cloud, though some showers are possible in the morning.

Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
Weather
(at 600m)
Weather symbols Light rain showers (night) Light rain showers Sunny intervals Sunny intervals Sunny intervals Partly cloudy (night)
Chance of
precipitation
(at 600m)
Chance of precipitation
60%
60%
20%
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 W 18mph knots
W
18mph
W 19mph knots
W
19mph
W 20mph knots
W
20mph
W 17mph knots
W
17mph
W 8mph knots
W
8mph
SW 6mph knots
SW
6mph
300m
300m W 14mph knots
W
14mph
W 16mph knots
W
16mph
W 16mph knots
W
16mph
W 13mph knots
W
13mph
W 6mph knots
W
6mph
S 5mph knots
S
5mph
Valley
Valley W 8mph knots
W
8mph
W 11mph knots
W
11mph
W 12mph knots
W
12mph
W 11mph knots
W
11mph
W 5mph knots
W
5mph
S 2mph knots
S
2mph

Wind gust

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
600m 23mph 24mph 27mph 22mph 12mph 8mph
300m
300m 21mph 22mph 22mph 19mph 10mph 6mph
Valley
Valley 19mph 21mph 22mph 19mph 11mph 3mph

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
600m 6 degrees Celsius 6 degrees Celsius 8 degrees Celsius 9 degrees Celsius 10 degrees Celsius 9 degrees Celsius
300m
300m 9 degrees Celsius 10 degrees Celsius 11 degrees Celsius 13 degrees Celsius 14 degrees Celsius 13 degrees Celsius
Valley
Valley 11 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 13 degrees Celsius 14 degrees Celsius 14 degrees Celsius 13 degrees Celsius
Freezing Level Freezing Level
1900m
2000m
2200m
2200m
2100m
2100m

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

Blustery winds at first could lead to difficult walking along exposed rises and summits, so suitable footwear and waterproof clothing is advised. Becoming drier and brighter with sunny spells into the afternoon, with associated medium UV levels, therefore sun protection may be advised.

Weather

Early low cloud and mist should soon clear to leave a mostly dry and bright day. However, a few scattered showers are possible during the morning. Cloud breaking up by the afternoon to leave good spells of sunshine. Clear skies overnight may allow some mist to reform after dark.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

20% becoming 80% by mid-morning.

Low cloud and visibility

Cloud bases down to 600m are possible at first, though generally they will be above summits. Visibility will be poor in low cloud and mist at first, becoming good or very good from mid-morning, with decent views of distant hills and peaks, away from any showers.

Ground conditions

No recent ground conditions report available.

Summit specific forecast