Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence for general weather situation, lower confidence in the details of precipitation Thursday into Friday.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
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.
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.
Mountain weather forecast
Mostly cloudy, with showers throughout the day. Occasional brighter intervals.
| 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) |
10% | 20% | 60% | 60% | 60% | 50% |
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
9
|
S
14
|
S
13
|
SW
11
|
S
10
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S
10
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| 300m |
S
4
|
S
8
|
S
9
|
SW
7
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SW
5
|
S
4
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| Valley |
E
3
|
S
7
|
S
8
|
SW
6
|
S
4
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S
3
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Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
| 300m | 12 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 13 |
| Valley | 6 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 10 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
3°
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5°
|
7°
|
8°
|
8°
|
7°
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| 300m |
5°
|
7°
|
10°
|
11°
|
10°
|
8°
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| Valley |
6°
|
9°
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11°
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12°
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12°
|
9°
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| Freezing Level |
1,000m
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1,200m
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1,300m
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1,400m
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1,500m
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1,500m
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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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0°
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3°
|
5°
|
5°
|
4°
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| 300m |
3°
|
5°
|
8°
|
9°
|
9°
|
7°
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| Valley |
6°
|
8°
|
10°
|
11°
|
11°
|
8°
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Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
A chilly start, so any early morning walkers should make sure they have plenty of layers. Otherwise it will be generally good conditions on the hills for walking, with any cloud breaks allowing the UV levels to increase, so sun protection should be used. The showers should be quite sporadic, with the greatest risk in the afternoon. However, it could feel chilly and damp then so walkers should bear this in mind.
Weather
After a chilly and bright start, it will become mostly cloudy, with showers developing into the afternoon. The showers are likely to persist into the evening. Occasional brighter intervals in between the showers.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
60% quickly increasing to > 90%.
Low cloud and visibility
While there may be plenty of cloud through the day, this is expected to remain above the summits throughout. There is a small chance of scattered amounts of cloud 500-600m in the early morning, but this will quickly lift. Visibility is expected to be very good, with distant hills clearly visible, though will go down to moderate in any showers and could be poor in any low cloud.
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
A small chance of mist or fog first thing in the morning, though this should quickly clear. Then mostly dry with bright spells for the morning. Showers developing by late morning, which may turn heavy at times in the afternoon. Further showers expected in the evening and overnight, with some low cloud perhaps developing in the early hours.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
40% at first, increasing to 80% by mid-morning, and then reducing to 30% overnight.
Maximum wind speed expected
Southerly 10-15mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 4 becoming Plus 9.
- Valley Plus 7 becoming Plus 13.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Poor visibility in any mist at first. Then becoming generally good through the day, but then turning poor to moderate in any showers. A small chance of scattered to broken cloud with bases 600-700m at first, rising above summits during the morning. Around midnight further low cloud may develop, with bases 400-600m possible.
Mountain weather information
Sat 9 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with showers and longer spells of rain possible through the day. Some of the showers may be heavy at times. Winds strengthening in the evening. Turning colder overnight. Freezing level above summits.
Sun 10 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A drier day, though still with a good deal of cloud. Blustery winds at first, easing through the day. Some spells of light rain at times in the afternoon. Chilly overnight. Freezing level 700-800m.
Mon 11 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A cloudy day with some light rain possible at times. Light winds expected. Chilly overnight. Freezing level 700-800m.
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Summit specific forecast
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Key
Mountain summits
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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.