Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence that high pressure will bring a lot of dry, settled and very mild weather over the next few days. There is some uncertainty in day to day cloud amounts.
This evening forecast
Dry with clear spells at first then becoming cloudy with some patchy fog on the tops. Strong southerly winds. Mild.
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.
Mountain weather forecast
Cloudy start then becoming sunny. Light winds. Very mild.
| 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) |
10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% |
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
19
|
SW
12
|
SE
8
|
SE
8
|
SE
10
|
S
10
|
SE
7
|
E
6
|
| 300m |
S
5
|
S
3
|
E
2
|
SE
4
|
SE
7
|
S
6
|
SE
2
|
E
4
|
| Valley |
S
4
|
S
3
|
E
3
|
SE
4
|
S
3
|
S
5
|
SE
3
|
E
4
|
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 | 26 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 9 |
| 300m | 14 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 8 |
| Valley | 16 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 8 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
6°
|
6°
|
5°
|
7°
|
10°
|
12°
|
10°
|
8°
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| 300m |
7°
|
7°
|
5°
|
9°
|
13°
|
15°
|
11°
|
9°
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| Valley |
9°
|
8°
|
7°
|
10°
|
14°
|
17°
|
13°
|
10°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,800m
|
1,800m
|
1,800m
|
1,800m
|
1,800m
|
2,000m
|
2,000m
|
2,000m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
4°
|
8°
|
10°
|
9°
|
7°
|
| 300m |
6°
|
6°
|
4°
|
8°
|
12°
|
14°
|
11°
|
8°
|
| Valley |
8°
|
7°
|
6°
|
10°
|
14°
|
16°
|
12°
|
9°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Good hillwalking conditions with early cloud soon clearing the summits. It will feel rather warm in the valleys in the afternoon with highs of 15 to 17 Celsius.
Weather
Mainly cloudy overnight and to start the morning with the odd spot of light rain possible. Sunny spells developing through the morning then a dry and mostly sunny afternoon. Dry evening with clear spells.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
60% at first, becoming 90% through the morning.
Low cloud and visibility
Mainly good visibility. Patchy cloud above 600 or 700m overnight and early morning, lifting and breaking up through the morning.
Recent rainfall
Location: Malham
Altitude: 375m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 4.3mm | 5.8mm | 14mm |
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
Dry with clear spells overnight. Thursday will remain dry and bright with good sunny spells but it may turn cloudier through the afternoon.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90%.
Maximum wind speed expected
South or Southeast 5 to 10mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 7C rising to 11C during daytime.
- Valley Plus 9C rising to 16C.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Mainly good visibility but some patchy low cloud is possible, mostly in the east.
Mountain weather information
Fri 20 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
High pressure will continue to bring dry weather with plenty of sunshine and light winds. Mild by day and rather chilly overnight. Freezing level above summits.
Sat 21 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Remaining dry with bright or sunny spells and light winds. Mild by day and rather chilly overnight. Freezing level above summits.
Sun 22 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Expected to start off dry then a chance of cloud and rain spreading in from the west later with strengthening winds. Freezing level above summits.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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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.