Mountain weather

Mountain weather

Yorkshire Dales

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Confidence

High confidence for the ongoing dry and largely fine weather. Moderate confidence for Wednesday and Thursday to be warm, before temperatures ease back closer to more typical mid-July values. Lower confidence for the extent and height of cloud each morning.

Mountain hazards

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.
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Mountain hazards explained

Mountain weather forecast

Overnight low cloud dispersing, to leave another fine, sunny and warm day.

Time
 Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
Weather
(at 800m)
 Weather symbols Sunny intervals Sunny Sunny Sunny Sunny Clear night
Chance of
precipitation
(at 800m)
 Chance of precipitation
<5%
<5%
<5%
<5%
<5%
<5%

Wind direction and speed

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
 Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
 600m NE 12mph knots
NE
12mph
 NE 13mph knots
NE
13mph
 NE 14mph knots
NE
14mph
 E 12mph knots
E
12mph
 E 11mph knots
E
11mph
 E 9mph knots
E
9mph
300m
 300m NE 8mph knots
NE
8mph
 NE 9mph knots
NE
9mph
 E 8mph knots
E
8mph
 E 10mph knots
E
10mph
 NE 10mph knots
NE
10mph
 E 4mph knots
E
4mph
Valley
 Valley E 7mph knots
E
7mph
 E 5mph knots
E
5mph
 E 7mph knots
E
7mph
 E 8mph knots
E
8mph
 E 8mph knots
E
8mph
 E 5mph knots
E
5mph

Wind gust

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
 Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
 600m 18mph 17mph 19mph 17mph 16mph 14mph
300m
 300m 18mph 14mph 14mph 17mph 17mph 12mph
Valley
 Valley 12mph 9mph 13mph 14mph 14mph 8mph

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
 Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
 600m 9 degrees Celsius 11 degrees Celsius 14 degrees Celsius 15 degrees Celsius 14 degrees Celsius 11 degrees Celsius
300m
 300m 12 degrees Celsius 16 degrees Celsius 20 degrees Celsius 20 degrees Celsius 17 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius
Valley
 Valley 14 degrees Celsius 20 degrees Celsius 22 degrees Celsius 23 degrees Celsius 21 degrees Celsius 16 degrees Celsius
Freezing Level Freezing Level
3000m
2800m
2900m
2700m
2600m
2700m

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

Another fine, but very warm and sunny day. UV levels will again be High or Very High so appropriate sun protection is essential.

Weather

Any low cloud will break and lift through the morning, but could give brief spells of poor views across some higher routes. Staying fine and feeling warm, despite a fresh breeze.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

Greater than 95%, with only a brief period of hills becoming obscured through the morning as low cloud lifts.

Low cloud and visibility

Cloud will be mainly limited to below 400m, but could give a brief patch at higher levels through the morning. Very good to excellent views.

Ground conditions

No recent ground conditions report available.

Summit specific forecast

The Yorkshire Dales National Park covers an area of 683 square miles and is a collection of rivers, valleys and hills.

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