Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for the main story but moderate for the timing and extent of the rain on Saturday. Low for the timing and distribution of the showers on Sunday.
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
Dry with warm 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% | 30% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
S
9
|
W
11
|
W
13
|
W
15
|
W
13
|
SW
12
|
| 300m |
SE
1
|
W
8
|
W
10
|
W
12
|
W
9
|
SW
6
|
| Valley |
SE
0
|
W
7
|
W
10
|
SW
12
|
SW
8
|
SW
6
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 12 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 18 |
| 300m | 7 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 13 |
| Valley | 4 | 11 | 17 | 20 | 15 | 12 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
6°
|
8°
|
11°
|
12°
|
10°
|
8°
|
| 300m |
6°
|
12°
|
15°
|
15°
|
12°
|
10°
|
| Valley |
8°
|
13°
|
17°
|
17°
|
14°
|
12°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,200m
|
1,300m
|
1,600m
|
1,600m
|
1,500m
|
2,100m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
3°
|
5°
|
8°
|
9°
|
8°
|
5°
|
| 300m |
5°
|
10°
|
13°
|
12°
|
11°
|
9°
|
| Valley |
7°
|
12°
|
14°
|
14°
|
12°
|
11°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
A good day for a hike despite some high UV levels. Sun protection highly recommended.
Weather
Chilly at first but fine and dry day with plenty of sunshine in the morning. Some cloud will bubble up in the afternoon but it'll stay dry and will be warm at low levels. Breezy over summits. The sunshine will persist into the evening, progressively hazy though. The cloud thickening to give some outbreaks of light rain by late-evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
95% or more.
Low cloud and visibility
Excellent all around and throughout the day, with distant hills clearly visible. Becoming poor in cloud and rain during the evening.
Recent rainfall
Location: Malham
Altitude: 375m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0mm | 0mm | 0mm |
Measurement date:
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Mountain weather information
Weather
A cloudy day with outbreaks of light rain and drizzle, especially on western slopes where it'll be windy and accompanied by hill fog patches. Slightly drier and brighter in the afternoon.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
20-30% becoming 50-60% in the afternoon, perhaps 70-80% in eastern parts.
Maximum wind speed expected
West to Southwest 25-27ph with gusts around 30-32mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 8 Celsius becoming plus 11 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 10 Celsius becoming plus 16 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Very poor in cloud, with base as low as 400m, perhaps 350m early morning. Visibility slowly improving at low levels during the afternoon, with cloud bases rising to 600m, perhaps 700m.
Mountain weather information
Sun 25 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Very windy with sunny spells and blustery showers, heavy at times. Strong westerly winds.
Mon 26 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Windy with sunny spells and showers, these perhaps merging into a longer spell of rain in the afternoon. Fresh westerly winds.
Tue 27 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Overcast with prolonged rain at first, clearing to sunny spells and showers in the afternoon. Low confidence in timing and details. Moderate west to southwesterly winds.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
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Key
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
Cluster of multiple stations
The Yorkshire Dales National Park covers an area of 683 square miles and is a collection of rivers, valleys and hills.