Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for the mostly settled spell, but lower for cloud and fog details. Also low for the shower potential on Monday.
This evening forecast
A dry evening, with lengthy sunny spells followed by clear spells. Little to no cloud. Light southerly winds. Good or very good visibility.
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
Dry with sunny spells.
| 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% | <05% | <05% | <05% | <05% | <05% |
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 |
SW
5
|
W
5
|
W
4
|
W
5
|
NW
4
|
NE
8
|
E
10
|
E
9
|
| 300m |
E
1
|
NW
3
|
NW
2
|
W
3
|
W
3
|
W
3
|
E
8
|
E
8
|
| Valley |
E
3
|
E
2
|
E
2
|
SW
2
|
W
4
|
W
4
|
NE
5
|
E
7
|
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 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 17 |
| 300m | 4 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 17 |
| Valley | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 13 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
9°
|
8°
|
8°
|
10°
|
12°
|
12°
|
8°
|
4°
|
| 300m |
5°
|
3°
|
5°
|
13°
|
16°
|
16°
|
11°
|
6°
|
| Valley |
7°
|
6°
|
7°
|
13°
|
16°
|
17°
|
14°
|
8°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,300m
|
1,300m
|
1,200m
|
1,200m
|
1,300m
|
1,600m
|
1,600m
|
1,500m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
7°
|
6°
|
7°
|
9°
|
12°
|
10°
|
5°
|
0°
|
| 300m |
4°
|
2°
|
5°
|
13°
|
15°
|
16°
|
10°
|
3°
|
| Valley |
6°
|
5°
|
6°
|
13°
|
16°
|
16°
|
13°
|
6°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Moderate to High UV levels mean that sun protection should be considered. Warm in the sunshine, but feeling cool later in the developing easterly breeze. Note the potential deterioration in navigation conditions for eastern parts later.
Weather
A dry night with lengthy clear spells, perhaps some patchy frost and valley fog. A chilly start to the day, with any patchy valley fog soon lifting and breaking, leaving a dry day with lengthy sunny spells. The sunshine may be rather hazy under high cloud, however. Perhaps some low cloud reaching eastern parts of the Park from late afternoon into the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
95%, becoming 60% from late afternoon into the evening.
Low cloud and visibility
Mostly good or very good visibility, with cloud well above the hilltops until late afternoon, when patchy cloud with base around 400-500m may start to reach eastern parts. Visibility briefly very poor in any valley fog as it lifts after dawn, and in any low cloud later.
Recent rainfall
Location: Malham
Altitude: 375m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0mm | 0mm | 0mm |
Measurement date:
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Mountain weather information
Weather
Low cloud is likely to affect the Park, especially the east, during the early hours. This clearing soon after dawn to leave another mostly dry day, with bright spells, although higher cloud may make for limited hazy sunshine. Despite this, UV levels are likely to be Moderate. Feeling chilly first thing in the easterly breeze.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
40% becoming 100% by mid-morning.
Maximum wind speed expected
Easterly or southeasterly 10-20 mph during the morning.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 3C becoming plus 11C.
- Valley Plus 3C becoming plus 17C.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Mostly good or very good visibility, but very poor first thing in areas of low cloud, base around 400-500m. This soon clearing to leave any cloud well above the hilltops.
Mountain weather information
Mon 27 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Perhaps some early low cloud, then sunny spells, with a risk of heavy showers. Light to moderate westerly becoming northeasterly winds. Freezing level above summits.
Tue 28 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Early low cloud perhaps slow to clear, then dry with some brightness later. Feeling chilly in moderate 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 moderate to fresh easterly or northeasterly winds. Freezing level above summits.
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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.