Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
Moderate for mist and fog amounts first thing Sunday morning, otherwise high for transition into warm and settled conditions.
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
Patchy cloud and 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) |
<05% | <05% | <05% | <05% | <05% | <05% |
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
14
|
SW
14
|
SW
14
|
SW
13
|
SW
9
|
SW
9
|
| 300m |
S
8
|
SW
11
|
SW
12
|
SW
10
|
SW
6
|
SW
5
|
| Valley |
S
4
|
SW
7
|
SW
9
|
SW
7
|
W
5
|
W
4
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 12 |
| 300m | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 9 |
| Valley | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 10 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
7°
|
9°
|
11°
|
12°
|
12°
|
10°
|
| 300m |
9°
|
11°
|
14°
|
15°
|
14°
|
12°
|
| Valley |
9°
|
12°
|
16°
|
16°
|
15°
|
13°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,300m
|
1,500m
|
2,200m
|
2,200m
|
2,300m
|
2,200m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
3°
|
6°
|
9°
|
10°
|
10°
|
8°
|
| 300m |
7°
|
9°
|
12°
|
13°
|
14°
|
12°
|
| Valley |
8°
|
11°
|
14°
|
15°
|
15°
|
12°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Sun cream required with periods of sunshine leading to high UV levels across the hills.
Weather
Any overnight mist, fog, or low cloud will quickly lift and burn off to give a dry and sunny morning. Cloud increasing from the west during the afternoon, but probably fairly patchy with frequent bright or sunny spells.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90%
Low cloud and visibility
Overnight mist and fog quickly lifting and burning off. Visibility poor or very poor in mist or fog, before becoming widely good or very good. Cloud bases during the afternoon expected to be above all tops.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0mm | 0mm | 0mm |
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
Any early mist and fog patches soon clearing to give another dry and sunny day.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
95%
Maximum wind speed expected
SW 7-9mph with gusts of 14-17mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 6 Celsius rising to Plus 16 Celsius
- Valley Plus 3 Celsius rising to Plus 18 Celsius
- Freezing level Above all summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Visibility poor or very poor in any early morning mist or fog, before becoming widely good or very good.
Mountain weather information
Tue 29 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Fine and settled conditions, with very little in the way of cloud. Feeling warm as temperatures trend upwards. Light southeasterly breeze. Freezing level remaining above summits.
Wed 30 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Sunny and dry conditions persisting with warm or very warm temperatures. Light south or southwesterly winds. Freezing level above summits.
Thu 1 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Sunny and dry conditions likely continuing to persist, with warm or very warm temperatures. Light or moderate southwesterly winds.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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