Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for mostly settled conditions through the period, though moderate for shower locations and intensity at first.
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.
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.
Mountain weather forecast
Cloudy start with some light rain. Brightening through morning with afternoon sunshine.
| Time | 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) |
60% | 30% | 20% | <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 |
NE
18
|
NE
19
|
NE
19
|
NE
20
|
NE
20
|
NE
22
|
| 300m |
NE
16
|
NE
17
|
NE
18
|
NE
18
|
NE
17
|
NE
15
|
| Valley |
NE
10
|
NE
11
|
NE
13
|
NE
13
|
E
13
|
N
7
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 31 |
| 300m | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
| Valley | 20 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 21 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
4°
|
4°
|
6°
|
8°
|
7°
|
4°
|
| 300m |
6°
|
6°
|
9°
|
11°
|
10°
|
7°
|
| Valley |
7°
|
8°
|
11°
|
13°
|
11°
|
7°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,300m
|
1,200m
|
1,300m
|
1,400m
|
1,200m
|
1,100m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-1°
|
-1°
|
1°
|
4°
|
2°
|
-2°
|
| 300m |
2°
|
2°
|
5°
|
8°
|
6°
|
3°
|
| Valley |
4°
|
5°
|
8°
|
10°
|
8°
|
5°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Waterproofs probably necessary at first with sun protection advised if heading out on the hills in the afternoon.
Weather
A cloudy start to Tuesday, with light rain and showers affecting much of the Park moving away south-westwards by mid-morning. Turning increasingly bright by early afternoon with longer spells of sunshine for the remainder of the afternoon as cloud clears and breaks.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
20% or less at first becoming 90% or more by late morning.
Low cloud and visibility
Broken to overcast cloud with bases around 300-400m at first. Cloud lifting through the morning clearing summits by late morning. Visibility poor or very poor in cloud and showers initially, becoming very good in the afternoon.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 2mm | 2.1mm | 2.1mm |
Measurement date:
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Mountain weather information
Weather
A fine settled day after a chilly start with freshening easterly winds and clear skies allowing long spells of strong sunshine by day. Winds will be gusty in the afternoon. There is also an ongoing elevated wildfire risk to be aware of.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90% or more, but 40% around dawn.
Maximum wind speed expected
Easterly or northeasterly 25mph with afternoon gusts reaching 35mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 4 degrees Celsius rising to plus 10 degrees Celsius.
- Valley Plus 7 degrees Celsius rising to plus 15 degrees Celsius.
- Freezing level Well above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Chance around dawn of scattered to broken bases 500m, soon lifting and clearing on Wednesday morning.
Mountain weather information
Thu 30 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Another dry and sunny day, once again, after a chilly start, any early cloud should soon clear. Easterly winds remaining fresh to strong with summit and ridge gusts reaching 35mph. Freezing level above summits. Feeling warm or very warm by afternoon in valleys.
Fri 1 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Low confidence but likely dry and bright, increasing chance of cloud and rain or showers later, perhaps thundery. Winds easing a little and becoming south or southwest later. Feeling very warm by afternoon in valleys. Freezing level well above summits.
Sat 2 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Misty and cool, damp start to Saturday with lighter west or southwest winds. Some early morning drizzle then cloud breaking to give some sunny spells through morning, with a fine afternoon probable. Lowering cloud possible after dusk.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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