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Mountain weather

Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table

Confidence

High confidence for the general themes and the change to cooler and fresher conditions. Low confidence in regards to extent of cloud.

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Mountain hazards

Mountain weather hazards

Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.

hazard 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.

hazard 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.

Mountain weather forecast

Dry with variable amounts of cloud and sunny spells. Breezy and feeling cold.

Time 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
Weather
(at 600m)
Sunny intervals Cloudy Cloudy Overcast Cloudy Cloudy
Chance of precipitation
(at 600m)
<5% <5% 10% 10% 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 NE
8
NE
12
E
10
E
7
E
8
SE
9
300m NE
5
NE
8
E
8
E
6
SE
7
SE
4
Valley NE
2
NE
7
E
6
E
5
SE
7
E
7
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
Time 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
600m 15 16 14 10 12 17
300m 12 14 13 9 11 12
Valley 9 12 10 8 14 17

Altitude above mean sea level
Time 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
600m
300m
Valley
10°
11°
10°
Freezing Level
500m
600m
800m
900m
900m
900m

Altitude above mean sea level
Time 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
600m
-3°
-2°
-1°
300m
Valley
10°

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

Layered warm clothing is required as it will feel rather chilly on the summits, especially in the wind. UV levels are moderate, therefore, some sun cream is required for protection.

Weather

After a chilly start, it will be a largely dry day, with variable amounts of cloud and sunny spells. Chance of an isolated light shower during the afternoon. Staying dry with clear spells after dusk.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

>90% throughout.

Low cloud and visibility

Cloud above the summits throughout. Visibility will be good or very good throughout, with distant hills clearly visible.

Recent rainfall

Location: Malham
Altitude: 375m
Last 24 hoursLast 48 hoursLast 72 hours
0mm0mm4.3mm
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.

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Sunset:

Mountain weather information

Weather

Dry with variable cloud and clear spells overnight. Turning chilly, with local rural frost. After a chilly start, it will be a largely fine and dry day with variable amounts of cloud and sunny spells. Chance of a few isolated light showers, especially in the afternoon. Staying largely dry with clear spells after dusk.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

>90% throughout.

Maximum wind speed expected

South to southwesterly 5-10mph.

Temperature

  • At 600m Plus 3 Celsius, becoming Plus 11 Celsius.
  • Valley Plus 0 Celsius, becoming Plus 15 Celsius
  • Freezing level Above the summits.

Low cloud and visibility

Patchy low cloud, with bases down to 600m early in the day, readily lifting above the summits from mid-morning. Visibility will be good or very good throughout, with distant hills clearly visible.

Mountain weather information

Fri 8 May

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Sunset:

Early low cloud lifting to give another bright day, but with an increased risk of showers, perhaps locally heavy. Light winds. Freezing level above the summits.

Sat 9 May

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Sunset:

Largely dry with variable cloud and bright or sunny spells. Windy and cold on the summits. Freezing level above the summits.

Sun 10 May

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Sunset:

Largely fine and dry with bright or sunny spells. Windy and feeling cold on the summits. Freezing level above the summits.

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