Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for unsettled and changeable conditions during this period with potential for very windy conditions on Tuesday. Low confidence for wind and rain details from Tuesday.
This evening forecast
Cloudy with further showers, heavy at first then dying out later in the evening. Strong westerly winds on the tops. Freezing level above summits.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
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.
Gales
Gale force winds (gusts over 50mph) make walking difficult and strenuous with a potential to be blown over by gusts. There is often a marked increase in winds through cols or on exposed ridges and summits. Distances can take longer to cover and compass bearings become harder to follow accurately.
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.
Mountain weather forecast
Low cloud and rain arriving in the morning, clearing in evening. 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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Chance of precipitation (at 600m) |
40% | 40% | 60% | 10% | >95% | 80% | 30% | 20% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
W
25
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SW
18
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S
14
|
S
17
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SE
23
|
S
27
|
SW
33
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SW
29
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| 300m |
SW
19
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SW
12
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S
10
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SE
14
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SE
19
|
S
21
|
SW
24
|
SW
21
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| Valley |
SW
11
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SW
7
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SE
5
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SE
7
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SE
10
|
S
13
|
SW
17
|
SW
13
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 33 | 25 | 18 | 25 | 32 | 36 | 44 | 42 |
| 300m | 27 | 21 | 16 | 23 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 33 |
| Valley | 25 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 35 | 31 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
5°
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5°
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5°
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7°
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7°
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9°
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8°
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6°
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| 300m |
7°
|
7°
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7°
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7°
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9°
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11°
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10°
|
8°
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| Valley |
8°
|
7°
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6°
|
8°
|
9°
|
11°
|
10°
|
8°
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| Freezing Level |
1,500m
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1,400m
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1,300m
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2,200m
|
2,600m
|
2,600m
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1,900m
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1,500m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
0°
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0°
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1°
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3°
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2°
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4°
|
2°
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0°
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| 300m |
3°
|
3°
|
4°
|
4°
|
5°
|
7°
|
6°
|
4°
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| Valley |
5°
|
4°
|
4°
|
5°
|
6°
|
8°
|
7°
|
5°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Turning wet and windy quickly in the morning with low cloud making navigation difficult. Gusts of 40 to 50mph on the highest tops late afternoon and evening.
Weather
Cloud clearing overnight with a patchy frost developing. Dry early morning but cloud and rain will quickly spread northeast across all parts, turning heavy at times. Rain clearing soon after dark then dry with long clear spells in the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
70%, soon becoming Nil in the morning, then becoming 70% after dark.
Low cloud and visibility
Mainly good visibility early morning with the odd fog patch. Cloud and fog soon becoming extensive above 200 or 300m during the morning bringing difficult navigation conditions. Cloud lifting and breaking up after dark.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 14.4mm | 20.6mm | 31.2mm |
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
Clear or sunny spells with occasional bands of showers moving east, some heavy with a small chance of hail and thunder.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
60%.
Maximum wind speed expected
South or Southwest 20 to 30mph with gusts 40 to 50mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 3 or 4C.
- Valley Plus 6C rising to 9C.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Occasional cloud above 500 or 600m, mainly as bands of showers move through. Mostly good visibility between showers.
Mountain weather information
Tue 9 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Very windy conditions with severe gales likely for a time. A period of heavy rain followed by bright spells and showers. Freezing level above summits.
Wed 10 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Bright spells and showers. Strong and gusty westerly winds with gales on the tops. Freezing level above summits.
Thu 11 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A window of drier and brighter weather with lighter winds is possible. Low confidence.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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