Mountain weather

Mountain weather

Yorkshire Dales

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Confidence

High confidence for the ongoing dry and largely fine weather. Moderate confidence for Thursday to be warm, before temperatures ease back closer to more typical mid-July values. Lower confidence for the extent and height of cloud each morning.

Mountain hazards

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.
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Mountain hazards explained

Mountain weather forecast

Overnight low cloud dispersing, to leave another fine, sunny and warm day.

Time
 Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
Weather
(at 800m)
 Weather symbols Sunny Sunny Sunny intervals Sunny intervals Sunny Partly cloudy (night)
Chance of
precipitation
(at 800m)
 Chance of precipitation
<5%
<5%
<5%
<5%
<5%
<5%

Wind direction and speed

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
 Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
 600m NE 4mph knots
NE
4mph
 NE 4mph knots
NE
4mph
 NE 4mph knots
NE
4mph
 N 5mph knots
N
5mph
 NE 8mph knots
NE
8mph
 E 9mph knots
E
9mph
300m
 300m NE 2mph knots
NE
2mph
 SE 4mph knots
SE
4mph
 N 2mph knots
N
2mph
 NW 5mph knots
NW
5mph
 N 6mph knots
N
6mph
 NE 5mph knots
NE
5mph
Valley
 Valley E 3mph knots
E
3mph
 SW 3mph knots
SW
3mph
 W 3mph knots
W
3mph
 NW 4mph knots
NW
4mph
 W 5mph knots
W
5mph
 NE 4mph knots
NE
4mph

Wind gust

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
 Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
 600m 5mph 6mph 6mph 8mph 11mph 12mph
300m
 300m 3mph 6mph 5mph 8mph 10mph 12mph
Valley
 Valley 4mph 4mph 6mph 7mph 10mph 8mph

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
 Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
 600m 15 degrees Celsius 15 degrees Celsius 19 degrees Celsius 20 degrees Celsius 16 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius
300m
 300m 15 degrees Celsius 19 degrees Celsius 23 degrees Celsius 24 degrees Celsius 21 degrees Celsius 14 degrees Celsius
Valley
 Valley 16 degrees Celsius 20 degrees Celsius 24 degrees Celsius 25 degrees Celsius 23 degrees Celsius 18 degrees Celsius
Freezing Level Freezing Level
2600m
2700m
2800m
2700m
2700m
2600m

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

A very warm and sunny day. UV levels will again be High with appropriate sun protection and sufficient hydration essential.

Weather

Any early cloud soon clearing during the morning. Staying dry, and feeling warm with only light and variable winds, however sunshine could turn hazy at times due to occasional high cloud. Low cloud perhaps spreading west after dark, and into eastern hills by midnight.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

Greater than 95%, with only a brief period of hills becoming obscured through the morning as low cloud lifts.

Low cloud and visibility

Early and late cloud will largely be limited to below 500m before lifting and clearing. Very good to excellent views

Ground conditions

No recent ground conditions report available.

Summit specific forecast

The Yorkshire Dales National Park covers an area of 683 square miles and is a collection of rivers, valleys and hills.

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