Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence for mostly settled and warm conditions leading into the weekend, before a change to cooler and unsettled conditions by the start of the new week. Lower confidence for cloud and rainfall detail.
This evening forecast
Largely dry with sunny spells this evening.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Strong Sunlight
Mountain weather forecast
Generally fine, dry and warm. Just the outside chance of an isolated afternoon shower.
00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
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Weather (at 600m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 600m) |
00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 10% | 00% | 00%4 |
00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
600m |
SE
6
|
SE
4
|
SE
4
|
SE
10
|
SE
12
|
SE
13
|
SE
11
|
SE
14
|
300m |
E
5
|
E
5
|
E
4
|
SE
7
|
SE
10
|
SE
11
|
SE
8
|
SE
7
|
Valley |
E
6
|
E
6
|
E
5
|
SE
6
|
SE
9
|
SE
9
|
SE
6
|
E
10
|
00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
600m | 13 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 25 |
300m | 7 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 18 |
Valley | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 22 |
00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
600m |
13°
|
12°
|
13°
|
14°
|
16°
|
16°
|
16°
|
12°
|
300m |
12°
|
11°
|
14°
|
17°
|
19°
|
19°
|
18°
|
14°
|
Valley |
14°
|
13°
|
15°
|
19°
|
21°
|
21°
|
20°
|
16°
|
Freezing Level |
2,300m
|
2,400m
|
2,500m
|
2,500m
|
2,400m
|
2,400m
|
2,300m
|
2,400m
|
00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
600m |
12°
|
11°
|
12°
|
12°
|
13°
|
14°
|
13°
|
9°
|
300m |
11°
|
10°
|
13°
|
16°
|
17°
|
17°
|
16°
|
12°
|
Valley |
13°
|
12°
|
15°
|
18°
|
19°
|
19°
|
19°
|
14°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
A generally fine day in prospect for hill walking, however, High UV levels will carry a risk of sunburn.
Weather
A generally fine day with sunny spells and predominantly dry. Just the outside chance of an isolated afternoon shower.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90-100%.
Low cloud and visibility
Bases above summits with generally good or very good visibility.
Recent rainfall
Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
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0mm | 0mm | 0mm |
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Mountain weather information
Weather
A fine start to the day with dry conditions and sunny spells after any patches of mist/fog/low cloud quickly disperse. However, cloud will tend to build through the day with showers developing later, perhaps turning heavy and thundery into the afternoon and evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90-100%.
Maximum wind speed expected
Southeast 15mph gusts 25mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 8 Celsius rising to Plus 17 Celsius
- Valley Plus 9 Celsius, rising to Plus 24 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Bases largely above summits with generally good or very good visibility. However, later in the day just the chance of cloud lowering onto higher tops in any heavy showers.
Mountain weather information
Mon 13 May
Showers or longer spells of rain. Some heavy, with a chance of thunder. Cooler. Freshening south to southeast winds. Freezing levels above summits.
Tue 14 May
Further showers or longer spells of rain. Some heavy, with a chance of thunder. Moderate to fresh south to southeast winds. Freezing levels above summits.
Wed 15 May
Showers or longer spells of rain. Some heavy, with a chance of thunder. Moderate to fresh southerly winds. Freezing levels above summits.
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
The Yorkshire Dales National Park covers an area of 683 square miles and is a collection of rivers, valleys and hills.