Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for generally unsettled, mild and changeable weather through this period. Lower confidence for the timings of rain later Thursday and on Friday, then a lot of uncertainty in the detail of rain arriving over the weekend.
This evening forecast
Very strong southwest winds with gusts 50 to 60mph making walking difficult and arduous on the tops. Largely dry with clear spells but some showers arriving later. Freezing level above summits.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Gales
Thunderstorms
Mountain weather forecast
A few showers then becoming dry and bright in afternoon. Windy.
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 600m) |
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|
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Chance of precipitation (at 600m) |
30% | 40% | 40% | 40% | 30% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
SW
32
|
SW
29
|
SW
28
|
SW
32
|
SW
30
|
SW
27
|
SW
26
|
SW
27
|
| 300m |
SW
23
|
SW
20
|
SW
20
|
SW
21
|
SW
22
|
SW
18
|
SW
18
|
SW
18
|
| Valley |
SW
13
|
SW
10
|
SW
11
|
SW
13
|
SW
14
|
SW
12
|
SW
9
|
SW
10
|
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 41 | 38 | 38 | 42 | 39 | 36 | 36 | 37 |
| 300m | 32 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
| Valley | 31 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
5°
|
6°
|
5°
|
5°
|
5°
|
5°
|
4°
|
5°
|
| 300m |
8°
|
8°
|
8°
|
7°
|
8°
|
8°
|
7°
|
7°
|
| Valley |
8°
|
8°
|
8°
|
8°
|
9°
|
8°
|
7°
|
7°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,400m
|
1,400m
|
1,300m
|
1,300m
|
1,300m
|
1,200m
|
1,200m
|
1,200m
|
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-1°
|
0°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
0°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
| 300m |
3°
|
4°
|
4°
|
3°
|
4°
|
4°
|
2°
|
2°
|
| Valley |
5°
|
5°
|
5°
|
4°
|
5°
|
6°
|
4°
|
4°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
A mild day in the valleys but cold and windy at height with gusts of 40 to 50mph making walking arduous on the tops.
Weather
A few showers overnight, during the morning and into early afternoon, some heavy with a small risk of hail and thunder but moving through quickly. A rather cloudy morning, then becoming dry and mostly sunny through the afternoon. Dry with long clear spells in the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
60% becoming 90% in afternoon.
Low cloud and visibility
Mostly good visibility but patchy cloud above 500m overnight and through to early afternoon with poor visibility at times in showers. Cloud lifting during the afternoon with all summits clear.
Recent rainfall
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 21.6mm | 24.1mm | 31mm |
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Mountain weather information
Weather
A dry night with clear spells then staying dry and bright during the day. Outbreaks of rain will develop during the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
70%, becoming 30% in the evening.
Maximum wind speed expected
South or Southwest 20 to 30mph gusts 40mph, easing later.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 3C rising to 6C.
- Valley Plus 7C rising to 10C.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Mainly good visibility during the day with just patchy summit cloud. Cloud lowering during the evening, becoming extensive above 600m with patches to lower slopes.
Mountain weather information
Fri 12 Dec
Outbreaks of rain in the morning, clearing east during the afternoon. Light winds, becoming strong from the southwest in the evening. Freezing level above summits.
Sat 13 Dec
A dry and bright morning and perhaps the afternoon too. Rain expected to spread east sometime, most likely late in the day or evening but low confidence at this stage. Southwest winds strengthening, summit gales later. Freezing level above summits.
Sun 14 Dec
Spells of rain or drizzle with low cloud and gale force southwest winds. Very mild.
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
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