Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for largely settled theme continuing, lower for cloud amounts, fog and shower detail.
This evening forecast
A sunny end to the day, with a little patchy cloud. Low cloud arriving from the east after dusk, spreading slowly westward with a risk of hill fog over the summits.
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.
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.
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
A cloudy but dry start, bright with chance of showers later.
| 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% | 10% | 30% | 40% | 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 |
E
7
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E
7
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SE
9
|
SE
10
|
S
9
|
SW
9
|
SW
7
|
SW
6
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| 300m |
E
6
|
E
6
|
E
6
|
SE
7
|
S
8
|
SW
6
|
W
4
|
SW
2
|
| Valley |
E
6
|
E
6
|
E
7
|
SE
5
|
S
7
|
SW
5
|
W
3
|
N
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 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 8 |
| 300m | 15 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Valley | 12 | 14 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
3°
|
2°
|
3°
|
6°
|
9°
|
11°
|
11°
|
9°
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| 300m |
4°
|
4°
|
5°
|
10°
|
12°
|
14°
|
13°
|
8°
|
| Valley |
5°
|
5°
|
7°
|
11°
|
14°
|
15°
|
14°
|
9°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,200m
|
1,300m
|
1,300m
|
1,700m
|
1,900m
|
1,900m
|
1,800m
|
1,800m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
0°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
3°
|
7°
|
9°
|
9°
|
8°
|
| 300m |
2°
|
2°
|
3°
|
8°
|
10°
|
13°
|
12°
|
8°
|
| Valley |
3°
|
3°
|
4°
|
10°
|
13°
|
14°
|
14°
|
8°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Strong sunshine at times, especially near the middle of the day with sun protection advised.
Weather
Dry through the early hours but cloudy, especially over eastern hills. A dry start to the day as low cloud begins to burn back to the east. Becoming brighter through the morning, with sunny intervals. A chance of showers through the afternoon, with the greatest risk mid-afternoon. Showers easing through the evening, with some clear intervals and patchy cloud overnight.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
50% becoming 95%
Low cloud and visibility
Cloudy with bases down to 500m initially, covering summits, especially in the east. Cloud lifting and clearing with bases well above summits by mid-morning. Visibility very good with clear views of distant hills, though poor in any fog and moderate in any showers.
Recent rainfall
Location: Malham
Altitude: 375m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0mm | 0mm | 0mm |
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
A bright day with patchy cloud, some sunny intervals and a chance of afternoon showers. Becoming increasingly cloudy overnight with bases lowering over summits.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
95% by day becoming 20% overnight.
Maximum wind speed expected
Northeasterly 10mph gusting 20mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 6 Celsius becoming plus 9 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 2 Celsius becoming plus 17 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Partly cloudy by day with bases well above summits. Bases falling to 400-500m overnight. Visibility generally good or very good, though moderate in any showers and poor in fog overnight.
Mountain weather information
Tue 28 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Any early low cloud perhaps slow to clear, then dry with sunny spells later. Feeling chilly in breezy easterly or northeasterly winds. Freezing level above summits.
Wed 29 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry with early low cloud then some sunny or bright spells. Feeling chilly in breezy easterly or northeasterly winds. Freezing level above summits.
Thu 30 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A dry and sunny day. Mild but feeling cooler in a fresh southeasterly breeze. Freezing level above summits.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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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.