Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for mostly settled conditions through the period, though moderate for rain/drizzle details.
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
Cloudy start with some light rain. Brightening through morning with afternoon sunshine.
| 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) |
60% | 40% | 20% | <05% | <05% | <05% |
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
17
|
NE
16
|
NE
16
|
NE
17
|
NE
15
|
NE
14
|
| 300m |
NE
8
|
NE
10
|
NE
10
|
NE
11
|
NE
10
|
NE
7
|
| Valley |
NE
5
|
NE
9
|
NE
10
|
NE
10
|
NE
10
|
NE
8
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 |
| 300m | 17 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
| Valley | 15 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
4°
|
4°
|
5°
|
7°
|
5°
|
3°
|
| 300m |
6°
|
7°
|
9°
|
11°
|
8°
|
5°
|
| Valley |
8°
|
10°
|
11°
|
13°
|
11°
|
7°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,200m
|
1,200m
|
1,500m
|
1,200m
|
1,100m
|
1,000m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-1°
|
-1°
|
1°
|
3°
|
1°
|
-2°
|
| 300m |
4°
|
4°
|
7°
|
9°
|
6°
|
3°
|
| Valley |
7°
|
8°
|
9°
|
11°
|
8°
|
5°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Waterproofs might be necessary at first, with sun protection advised if heading out on the hills in the afternoon.
Weather
A cloudy start to Tuesday, with likelihood of some light rain or drizzle, affecting some of the park, mainly eastern areas, before moving away south-westwards by mid-morning. Turning increasingly bright from midday with longer spells of sunshine for the remainder of the afternoon as cloud clears and breaks.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
20% or less at first, especially in east becoming 90% or more by midday morning.
Low cloud and visibility
Broken to overcast cloud with bases around 400m at first, especially across eastern areas. Cloud lifting through the morning, clearing summits by around midday. Visibility poor or very poor in cloud and any drizzly rain initially, becoming very good in the afternoon.
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
A fine and settled day after a chilly start, with freshening easterly winds and clear skies allowing long spells of strong sunshine by day. Winds will be gusty in the afternoon. There is also an ongoing elevated wildfire risk to be aware of.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90% or more, but 40% around dawn, especially eastern parts of the park.
Maximum wind speed expected
Easterly or northeasterly 20-25mph with afternoon gusts reaching 30-35mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 2 degrees Celsius rising to plus 11 degrees Celsius.
- Valley Plus 6 degrees Celsius rising to plus 16 degrees Celsius.
- Freezing level Well above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Chance around dawn of scattered to broken bases 500-600m, soon lifting and clearing on Wednesday morning.
Mountain weather information
Thu 30 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Another dry and sunny day, once again, after chilly start, any early cloud should soon clear. Easterly winds remaining fresh to strong with summit and ridge gusts around 35mph. Freezing level above summits. Feeling warm or very warm by afternoon in valleys.
Fri 1 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Low confidence but likely dry and bright, increasing chance of cloud and rain or showers later, perhaps thundery. Winds easing a little and becoming west or southwest later. Feeling very warm by afternoon in valleys. Freezing level well above summits.
Sat 2 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Misty and cool, damp start to Saturday with lighter west or southwest winds. Some early morning drizzle then cloud breaking to give some sunny spells through morning, with a fine afternoon probable. Lowering cloud and further mist probable after dusk.
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.