Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for unsettled weather for the next few days. Increasing confidence for a change to somewhat more settled weather by the weekend.
This evening forecast
Cloudy and windy with spells of rain.
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.
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.
Heavy Persistent Rain
Heavy and persistent rain can lead to drenched clothing and footwear with waterproofs often becoming soaked through, especially if accompanied by strong winds. This can lead to significant loss of body heat and an increased likelihood of hypothermia. Terrain may turn increasingly boggy underfoot while streams can flood and become impassable. There may also be a risk of flooding in valleys or glens. If there is snow cover, a heightened avalanche hazard is possible and avalanche reports should be consulted where available.
Mountain weather forecast
Windy with rain at times
| 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) |
70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% |
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 |
SW
33
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SW
30
|
SW
31
|
S
30
|
S
28
|
S
23
|
S
20
|
S
19
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| 300m |
SW
26
|
SW
24
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SW
24
|
S
23
|
S
20
|
S
17
|
S
16
|
S
15
|
| Valley |
SW
17
|
SW
16
|
S
15
|
S
15
|
S
13
|
S
11
|
S
10
|
S
9
|
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 | 46 | 42 | 43 | 42 | 40 | 33 | 30 | 30 |
| 300m | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
| Valley | 36 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 25 | 22 | 21 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
9°
|
10°
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| 300m |
12°
|
12°
|
12°
|
12°
|
12°
|
12°
|
11°
|
12°
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| Valley |
12°
|
12°
|
12°
|
12°
|
13°
|
13°
|
12°
|
12°
|
| Freezing Level |
2,500m
|
2,600m
|
2,600m
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2,800m
|
2,800m
|
2,700m
|
2,400m
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2,700m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
5°
|
6°
|
5°
|
5°
|
5°
|
6°
|
6°
|
6°
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| 300m |
8°
|
8°
|
8°
|
8°
|
9°
|
9°
|
8°
|
9°
|
| Valley |
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
11°
|
10°
|
10°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Rain and strong winds will lead to drenching conditions at times.
Weather
A lot of low cloud through the day along with spells of rain or drizzle. Rain may turn persistent in the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
10%
Low cloud and visibility
Poor in widespread hill fog down to 600 to 800 metres throughout the day.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 5.1mm | 7.1mm | 21.7mm |
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
Still rather cloudy with some occasional rain or drizzle. Rain may turn more persistent for a time in the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
20%, some brief breaks may occur across the north of the area for a short time in the afternoon
Maximum wind speed expected
Southwesterly 25 mph
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 12 Celsius
- Valley Plus 13 rising to 15 Celsius
- Freezing level Above the summits
Low cloud and visibility
Poor in extensive cloud down to 700 metres for much of the day. This will break up later in the evening.
Mountain weather information
Thu 6 Nov
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy and generally dry in the morning. Cloud will become more broken in the afternoon with the chance of a brief shower, but overall a fair amount of dry weather expected.
Fri 7 Nov
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy in the morning with some rain for a time. Drier and clearer weather developing through the afternoon.
Sat 8 Nov
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry with some sunny spells and only small amounts of summit cloud.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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