Mountain weather
Peak District
Confidence
High confidence for a fine day Friday, although low for the extent and persistence of any showers. Confidence is also high for temperatures to increase Saturday and into Sunday. Confidence is low from mid-Sunday, however, with the potential for cloud and rain to move in, most likely overnight into Monday.
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This eveningSunrise:Sunset:
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Fri 7 AugSunrise:Sunset:
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Sat 8 AugSunrise:Sunset:
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Further outlook
This evening forecast
Variable cloud, some brighter spells, but also a few showers into the evening. These continuing overnight.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Mountain weather forecast
Any early showers easing. Then fine, with sunny spells.
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Weather
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Chance of
precipitation (at 800m)
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Chance of precipitation |
10%
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10%
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10%
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10%
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10%
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10%
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<5%
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<5%
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Wind direction and speed
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600m
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600m | SW 10mph knots
SW
10mph |
SW 11mph knots
SW
11mph |
SW 12mph knots
SW
12mph |
SW 10mph knots
SW
10mph |
W 13mph knots
W
13mph |
W 10mph knots
W
10mph |
W 10mph knots
W
10mph |
W 5mph knots
W
5mph |
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300m
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300m | SW 8mph knots
SW
8mph |
SW 7mph knots
SW
7mph |
SW 6mph knots
SW
6mph |
SW 9mph knots
SW
9mph |
W 9mph knots
W
9mph |
W 9mph knots
W
9mph |
NW 9mph knots
NW
9mph |
S 4mph knots
S
4mph |
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Valley
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Valley | SW 4mph knots
SW
4mph |
S 3mph knots
S
3mph |
SW 3mph knots
SW
3mph |
SW 6mph knots
SW
6mph |
W 7mph knots
W
7mph |
W 7mph knots
W
7mph |
NW 7mph knots
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7mph |
N 2mph knots
N
2mph |
Wind gust
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600m
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600m | 15mph | 15mph | 17mph | 14mph | 18mph | 15mph | 14mph | 7mph |
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300m
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300m | 12mph | 10mph | 11mph | 13mph | 13mph | 13mph | 12mph | 6mph |
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Valley
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Valley | 11mph | 9mph | 12mph | 12mph | 13mph | 13mph | 14mph | 4mph |
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2000m
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2000m
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2100m
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2100m
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2100m
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2200m
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2100m
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2000m
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Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
A largely fine day, with any warm spells of sunshine bringing High UV, only slightly moderated by the cloud. Appropriate sun protection will be needed.
Weather
Early cloud will soon break and lift from summits, along with any very isolate showers easing by midday. A largely fine day follows, with some warm sunny spells. Feeling a little cooler in the breeze.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
70% at first improving to near 100% after midday.
Low cloud and visibility
Occasional patches of cloud could be on highest tops, above 500m, during the morning, but soon lifting and clearing. Some wide ranging views are likely with good or very good visibility from the tops, only falling to moderate in any early morning showers.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
A largely fine day with very warm sunshine, and light winds. Sunshine likely turning hazier into the evening, with cloud perhaps becoming thickening to give the odd light shower. Most routes and hills staying dry.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Greater than 95%
Maximum wind speed expected
Southwesterly 5-10mph
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 10 Celsius rising to Plus 20 Celsius
- Valley Plus 9 Celsius rising to Plus 27 Celsius
- Freezing level Above summits
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud staying above the summits. Very good visibility, with only brief and limited reductions any light showers.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Sun 9 Aug
Dry with sunny spells for much of the day, and very warm. Cloud likely building into the afternoon. Likely staying warm, however the odd shower is possible into the evening.
Mon 10 Aug
Perhaps some rain to start, clearing to cooler, breezier but also sunnier weather. Likely dry by the afternoon with all hills clear. Winds easing again during the evening.
Tue 11 Aug
Early cloud will soon clear. Light winds and largely sunny skies will then allow temperatures to build again, perhaps becoming very warm.
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
Cluster of multiple stations