Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for overall evolution but lower for cloud detail.
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
A dry but cloudy start but sunny spells developing into the afternoon.
| 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) |
00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
E
9
|
E
9
|
E
8
|
E
7
|
E
8
|
E
10
|
| 300m |
E
8
|
E
8
|
E
7
|
E
7
|
E
7
|
E
7
|
| Valley |
E
4
|
E
8
|
E
6
|
SE
5
|
E
6
|
E
7
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 17 |
| 300m | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 17 |
| Valley | 8 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 14 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
12°
|
13°
|
15°
|
16°
|
16°
|
12°
|
| 300m |
14°
|
17°
|
19°
|
20°
|
19°
|
14°
|
| Valley |
15°
|
18°
|
21°
|
22°
|
21°
|
16°
|
| Freezing Level |
3,000m
|
3,400m
|
3,500m
|
3,500m
|
3,400m
|
3,500m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
10°
|
11°
|
14°
|
15°
|
15°
|
11°
|
| 300m |
13°
|
16°
|
18°
|
19°
|
18°
|
13°
|
| Valley |
15°
|
17°
|
20°
|
22°
|
20°
|
15°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
High UV levels are expected during the midday hours, so sun protection is strongly advised. Ensure you take plenty of water to reduce the risk of dehydration.
Weather
Early low cloud, mainly over eastern slopes lifting and breaking to leave a fine day with warm sunshine, though this will be tempered a little by a moderate easterly breeze.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30% during the morning, becoming 90% by the afternoon.
Low cloud and visibility
Areas of cloud above around 300 metres, mainly in eastern exposure, with poor or very poor visibility. However, western upslopes should remain mostly cloud-free. The cloud should lift and disperse through the first half of the morning to leave well-broken cloud above the peaks for the remainder of the day. Visibility improving to generally very good.
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
Cloud may be less likely to return overnight Saturday, with any cloud being confined to eastern slopes. Otherwise a largely fine start to Sunday morning is expected. Dry and sunny through the day. Low cloud arriving from the east into the late evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
70% in the east at first becoming 90% or more by the afternoon.
Maximum wind speed expected
Easterly 10-15mph gust 20mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 10 degrees Celsius becoming plus 20.
- Valley Plus 13 degrees Celsius becoming plus 25.
- Freezing level Well above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Areas of cloud above around 400 metres likely to spread from the east by midnight, otherwise hills should be generally cloud-free with generally very good visibility.
Mountain weather information
Mon 18 Aug
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy at first and again overnight but afternoon sunny spells. Dry with moderate easterly winds.
Tue 19 Aug
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy at first and again overnight but afternoon sunny spells. Generally dry with moderate east-northeasterly winds.
Wed 20 Aug
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy at first and again overnight but afternoon sunny spells. Generally dry with moderate east-northeasterly 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.