Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
Confidence is high for the settled weather giving way to more unsettled conditions after the weekend. Lower for the details of this transition, also for cloud amounts and heights.
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
Any early valley fog soon clearing then dry with bright or sunny spells.
| 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) |
00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
SW
5
|
NE
3
|
W
3
|
W
4
|
SW
4
|
SW
5
|
| 300m |
SE
2
|
NE
2
|
W
5
|
SW
4
|
SW
4
|
S
4
|
| Valley |
NE
1
|
SE
2
|
W
4
|
W
4
|
SW
3
|
SE
4
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 300m | 3 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Valley | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
5°
|
7°
|
9°
|
10°
|
9°
|
7°
|
| 300m |
7°
|
8°
|
11°
|
12°
|
11°
|
10°
|
| Valley |
5°
|
8°
|
12°
|
13°
|
11°
|
8°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,200m
|
2,000m
|
1,900m
|
1,900m
|
1,900m
|
1,700m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
3°
|
6°
|
8°
|
9°
|
8°
|
6°
|
| 300m |
6°
|
7°
|
10°
|
12°
|
11°
|
9°
|
| Valley |
4°
|
8°
|
11°
|
13°
|
11°
|
8°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Moderate UV levels are possible at height around midday, therefore sun protection may be needed.
Weather
Starting with a touch of ground frost in some sheltered spots, and perhaps some valley fog patches. Any valley fog and frost soon clears this morning, leaving a dry day with bright or sunny spells, although the sunshine will be hazy. Clear periods this evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80% becoming 100% by mid-morning.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud mostly well above the hilltops. There will often be hazy visibility with distant hills unclear. Overnight valley fog may temporarily give very poor visibility as it lifts and breaks this morning.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1mm | 0.3mm | 0.4mm |
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
Another dry night with clear spells at first giving a risk of a slight frost and valley fog patches. However, high cloud arrives late in the night. The cloud thickens during the morning, with outbreaks of light rain arriving through the afternoon. Becoming dry later in the evening, with clear spells developing late evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90% temporarily becoming 60% mid to late afternoon.
Maximum wind speed expected
West 10-15 mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 3C rising to 7C.
- Valley Plus 1C becoming plus 14C.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud mostly well above the hilltops, with hazy visibility. Overnight valley fog may temporarily give very poor visibility as it lifts and breaks during the morning. Areas of cloud with bases 600-800m develop through the afternoon, with visibility occasionally poor or very poor in rain and low cloud. Visibility improves to excellent through the evening.
Mountain weather information
Mon 23 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry with bright or sunny spells and cloud mostly above hilltops. Light northeasterly winds becoming moderate southwesterly. Freezing level above summits.
Tue 24 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Outbreaks of rain arriving, turning heavy at times and clearing through the afternoon with broken cloud and heavy shower following. Fresh to strong southwesterly winds. Freezing level above summits.
Wed 25 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Broken cloud and heavy showers, which could be heavy and thundery at times, turning wintry on highest summits. Strong westerly or northwesterly winds. Freezing level falling to around 600m.
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Summit specific forecast
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