Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
Generally high for Saturday and Sunday, but lowering regarding cloud and showers details from Monday.
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.
Severe Chill Effect
Wind significantly lowers the ‘feels-like’ temperature relative to the actual temperature, with even moderate winds significantly adding to the chilling effect. Strong winds can result in a severe and debilitating wind chill many degrees below the actual temperature. This effect will be enhanced in rain or wet snow. Without protection, prolonged exposure could result in frost nip or frostbite on exposed parts of the body and/or hypothermia.
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.
Thunderstorms
Lightning is a significant mountain hazard which can result in serious injury or death. Mountain terrain often leaves one highly exposed to lightning strikes. Hail may give unpleasant conditions with torrential rain and localised flash flooding also possible, mainly in Summer months.
Mountain weather forecast
Showers during the morning with sunny spells during the afternoon.
| 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) |
30% | 40% | 20% | 20% | 10% | 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
18
|
W
19
|
W
19
|
W
18
|
W
17
|
W
13
|
| 300m |
SW
12
|
W
15
|
W
16
|
NW
16
|
NW
14
|
W
10
|
| Valley |
SW
7
|
W
12
|
W
12
|
NW
13
|
NW
11
|
W
5
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 22 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 18 |
| 300m | 17 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 16 |
| Valley | 16 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 15 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
4°
|
5°
|
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
4°
|
| 300m |
6°
|
8°
|
8°
|
9°
|
8°
|
6°
|
| Valley |
7°
|
9°
|
10°
|
10°
|
9°
|
6°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,200m
|
1,100m
|
1,200m
|
1,200m
|
1,100m
|
900m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-1°
|
0°
|
1°
|
2°
|
1°
|
0°
|
| 300m |
3°
|
4°
|
5°
|
6°
|
5°
|
4°
|
| Valley |
5°
|
6°
|
7°
|
8°
|
7°
|
4°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Chilly along the tops in low cloud and breezy conditions Saturday morning. Best conditions developing during the afternoon after morning showers move away.
Weather
Largely dry but cloudy through Saturday morning, with some low cloud shrouding the hilltops. Sunny spells and showers will develop through the morning, with a low risk of the odd rumble of thunder.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30% during the morning, improving to 90% from midday.
Low cloud and visibility
Broken cloud down to 500m in the morning, before breaking and lifting through the morning to be above all summits from midday. Visibility moderate or poor in showers and very poor within low cloud, but becoming mostly good or very good from midday onwards.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 5.2mm | 7.2mm | 13mm |
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
A patchy frost and a few isolated fog patches may exist in the valleys at first, but soon clearing to give a dry day with plenty of sunny spells. Cloud may increase during the afternoon, but should stay well above summits.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
95%
Maximum wind speed expected
Northwesterly 09mph with gusts of 18-20mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 1 Celsius rising to Plus 8 Celsius
- Valley Plus 2 Celsius rising to Plus 11 Celsius
- Freezing level Above all summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud above all summits. Visibility Very poor in any morning fog, otherwise good or very good.
Mountain weather information
Mon 20 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mostly cloudy with showers or outbreaks of rain. Light to moderate north to north-easterly winds. Feeling chilly, especially on hilltops. Freezing level above the summits.
Tue 21 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Variable cloud, sunny spells and showers expected, perhaps locally heavy. Moderate to fresh northeasterly winds. Feeling cold in the wind. Freezing level above the summits.
Wed 22 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mainly fine and dry with sunny spells and patchy cloud, with perhaps the odd isolated shower, still likely feeling chilly. Moderate to Fresh easterly winds. Freezing levels above all summits.
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Summit specific forecast
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