Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for changeable conditions initially, before gradually moving towards more settled conditions later in the period, but lower for timing of the arrival rain or showers.
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 band of showery rain, locally heavy, moves east during the day. Becoming drier and brighter later.
| 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) |
30% | 60% | 80% | 40% | 10% | <5% |
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
21
|
S
24
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SW
25
|
SW
27
|
SW
21
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SW
22
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| 300m |
S
11
|
S
16
|
SW
17
|
SW
19
|
SW
14
|
SW
14
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| Valley |
S
9
|
S
13
|
SW
14
|
SW
16
|
SW
12
|
SW
13
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 30 | 32 | 33 | 37 | 29 | 32 |
| 300m | 24 | 32 | 31 | 35 | 29 | 30 |
| Valley | 25 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 27 | 27 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
6°
|
7°
|
8°
|
9°
|
7°
|
5°
|
| 300m |
8°
|
9°
|
11°
|
12°
|
10°
|
8°
|
| Valley |
10°
|
11°
|
12°
|
13°
|
11°
|
9°
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| Freezing Level |
1,500m
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1,900m
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1,500m
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1,400m
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1,200m
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1,400m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
1°
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2°
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3°
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4°
|
3°
|
0°
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| 300m |
6°
|
6°
|
8°
|
9°
|
7°
|
4°
|
| Valley |
8°
|
8°
|
10°
|
10°
|
8°
|
6°
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Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Waterproof layers will be essential. UV levels will also increase in the afternoon sunshine.
Weather
Cloudy with occasional rain and some drizzle for most of the morning. A band of rain, locally heavy, will move quickly eastwards during the morning, clearing shortly after midday, with a few showers following on behind. Becoming drier and brighter, with some sunny spells developing from mid-afternoon. Staying dry with sunny/clear spells in the evening. Windy on the summits.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30% in the morning, becoming 90% or more from early to mid-afternoon onwards.
Low cloud and visibility
Broken to overcast, with bases down to 500m in the morning, before breaking and lifting above summits early to mid-afternoon. Visibility moderate or poor in morning rain and drizzle and very poor in cloud before then becoming mostly good mid-afternoon onwards.
Recent rainfall
Location: Malham
Altitude: 375m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0.4mm | 10.8mm | 17.1mm |
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
Largely dry and mostly cloudy overnight, with some low cloud shrouding the hill tops. Chance of some showers during the morning, clearing by midday. Becoming drier and brighter, with some warm sunny spells developing into the afternoon and early evening. Dry with lengthy clear spells after dusk.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30% during the morning, becoming 90% into the afternoon
Maximum wind speed expected
Westerly 10-15mph gusting 25-30mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 6 Celsius, becoming Plus 10 Celsius.
- Valley Plus Celsius 3, becoming Plus 16 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above the summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Broken to overcast, with bases down to around 500m in the morning, before breaking and lifting above summits from mid-afternoon. Visibility moderate or poor in morning rain and drizzle and very poor in cloud before then becoming mostly good mid-afternoon onwards.
Mountain weather information
Sun 19 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Largely dry with variable cloud and bright or sunny spells throughout the day. Light winds. Freezing level above the summits.
Mon 20 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Largely dry with bright or sunny spells. Light north to north-easterly winds will bring a greater risk of showers during the afternoon. Feeling cold in the winds, especially on hilltops. Freezing level above the summits.
Tue 21 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Another day of sunny spells and showers, locally heavy. Moderate to fresh northeasterly winds. Feeling cold in the wind. Freezing level above the 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.