Mountain weather
Lake District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for fine, dry, warm weather on Friday and much of Saturday. Lower confidence on shower development on Saturday afternoon and extent of heavy showers on Sunday.
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
Dry. Plenty of sunshine. Warm. Light winds.
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 800m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 800m) |
<05% | <05% | <05% | <05% | <05% | <05% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
S
15
|
SW
12
|
SW
10
|
SW
10
|
SW
9
|
SE
9
|
| 600m |
SW
11
|
SW
9
|
SW
9
|
SW
9
|
SW
6
|
S
7
|
| 300m |
S
3
|
S
4
|
S
5
|
S
5
|
S
3
|
SE
2
|
| Valley |
E
0
|
SW
1
|
SW
3
|
SW
5
|
SW
2
|
NE
1
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m | 17 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 |
| 600m | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 |
| 300m | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 7 |
| Valley | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
11°
|
10°
|
11°
|
13°
|
13°
|
12°
|
| 600m |
12°
|
13°
|
14°
|
15°
|
15°
|
13°
|
| 300m |
12°
|
15°
|
17°
|
18°
|
17°
|
12°
|
| Valley |
14°
|
16°
|
17°
|
18°
|
18°
|
16°
|
| Freezing Level |
2,400m
|
2,200m
|
2,200m
|
2,200m
|
2,200m
|
2,300m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
8°
|
8°
|
9°
|
11°
|
11°
|
10°
|
| 600m |
10°
|
11°
|
12°
|
13°
|
14°
|
12°
|
| 300m |
12°
|
15°
|
16°
|
17°
|
17°
|
12°
|
| Valley |
14°
|
16°
|
17°
|
18°
|
18°
|
16°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Fine walking conditions across the National Park. Sunburn and dehydration will be the main hazards.
Weather
A dry, bright day with long sunny spells although thin high cloud making sunshine rather hazy at times. A few patches of mist and low cloud in the valleys at first, quickly dispersing.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90%
Low cloud and visibility
Patches of poor visibility on lower slopes at first, otherwise good visibility. Patches of cloud around 800 to 900m with a sheet of thin cloud well above the summits.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Dry morning with plenty of sunshine. Clouds building later in the morning with a few sharp showers breaking out in the afternoon. Showers dying away again during the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90% then chances reducing to 60% in afternoon.
Maximum wind speed expected
Winds remaining light at lower levels, and even over the tops, mainly southerly only around 10 to 15mph.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 12 Celsius.
- Valley 12 Celsius rising to 23 Celsius.
- Freezing level Well above the summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Good visibility for much of the day with patches of cloud around 800m, becoming more extensive in the afternoon. Temporary reductions to poorer visibility as showers come along.
Mountain weather information
Sun 12 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mainly dry morning with some sunshine. Heavy, possibly thundery showers in afternoon and early evening. Light winds.
Mon 13 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Rather cloudy with further showers, then more persistent rain later in the day. Freshening southeast winds.
Tue 14 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy start with persistent rain soon clearing, then brighter with scattered showers. Fresh southeast winds, strong on highest peaks.
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Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
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Key
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
Cluster of multiple stations
The Lake District covers an area of 885 square miles with its highest point, Scafell Pike, standing at 978 metres.