Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
Generally high, although lower for cloud amounts through Wednesday afternoon, and for rain details into early Thursday.
This evening forecast
Staying fine and dry into the evening, patchy cloud will thicken by midnight but remain above summits. Blustery SE'ly winds continuing at height but easing in the valleys as condition cool.
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
Fine and dry with sunny spells.
| 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) |
<05% | <05% | <05% | <05% | <05% | <05% | <05% | <05% |
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 |
SE
15
|
S
12
|
S
9
|
SW
8
|
SW
11
|
W
12
|
SW
12
|
SW
11
|
| 300m |
SE
2
|
S
4
|
S
1
|
S
4
|
SW
6
|
W
8
|
SW
5
|
SW
2
|
| Valley |
E
7
|
N
2
|
W
1
|
SW
3
|
SW
6
|
SW
7
|
SW
5
|
SW
1
|
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 | 22 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
| 300m | 16 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 9 |
| Valley | 14 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 8 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
10°
|
9°
|
9°
|
10°
|
12°
|
12°
|
10°
|
8°
|
| 300m |
7°
|
7°
|
6°
|
12°
|
15°
|
15°
|
12°
|
9°
|
| Valley |
12°
|
8°
|
8°
|
13°
|
15°
|
15°
|
13°
|
10°
|
| Freezing Level |
2,600m
|
2,600m
|
2,600m
|
2,500m
|
2,600m
|
2,500m
|
2,300m
|
2,100m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
7°
|
6°
|
6°
|
8°
|
10°
|
9°
|
8°
|
6°
|
| 300m |
6°
|
6°
|
5°
|
12°
|
14°
|
13°
|
12°
|
8°
|
| Valley |
11°
|
7°
|
7°
|
12°
|
14°
|
14°
|
12°
|
9°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
A largely fine day likely in the hills, feeling warm after a locally chilly start. Perhaps colder than the above data suggests in sheltered low lying valleys at dawn. Sunshine into the afternoon will give some moderate UV levels. Some Very High Pollen levels are also likely.
Weather
Dry with some clear spells overnight, although plenty of higher level cloud at times. Temperatures highly variable, chilly in some sheltered valleys by dawn but remaining generally milder at height with a marked inversion to start the day. Another fine and likely dry day follows, with sunny spells and the risk of some Moderate UV levels, although cloud will likely tend to build into the afternoon. Feeling warm, with lighter winds than Tuesday.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
95% initially, lowering slightly to 80% into the afternoon.
Low cloud and visibility
Any cloud likely above all summits initially, into the afternoon patchy cloud as low as 600-800m possible for a time. Generally good or very good visibility expected, with good views of distant hills and summits during the day.
Recent rainfall
Location: Malham
Altitude: 375m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0mm | 0.2mm | 5.7mm |
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
Staying dry overnight into Thursday but with thickening cloud and freshening westerly winds into the morning. These bringing spells of rain for a time late morning into the early afternoon, clearing to give some brighter skies and scattered showers late in the day. Feeling cooler and fresher, with a brisk westerly wind developing.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Generally 80%, but becoming 50% for a time into the late morning and early afternoon.
Maximum wind speed expected
W-WNW'ly winds will strengthen into the afternoon to mean 20-25mph with gusts of 30-35mph
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 7 Celsius, becoming Plus 4 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 4 Celsius, becoming Plus 10 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above the summits to start, falling to 800-1000m by the end of the day.
Low cloud and visibility
Patchy mist and fog possible to start and a risk of cloud for some lower slopes around dawn. Otherwise cloud bases generally above summits, although dropping to 400-600m at times into the late morning and early afternoon. Visibility generally good outside of early mist and fog and later rain.
Mountain weather information
Fri 10 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Bright but chilly start. Cloud increasing from the west to bring some outbreaks of rain later in the day. Increasingly strong southerly winds. Freezing level near summits to start but rising later.
Sat 11 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloud and rain gradually clear eastwards during the morning. Becoming brighter with some scattered showers following. Breezy. Freezing level falling to around 600m.
Sun 12 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Remaining cool and breezy with some frequent showers during the day, locally heavy with a risk of lightning. Freezing level just above summits.
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The Yorkshire Dales National Park covers an area of 683 square miles and is a collection of rivers, valleys and hills.