Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for warm, dry and settled conditions, moderate for extend of low cloud and fog overnight.
This evening forecast
Staying dry with variable amounts of high cloud obscuring the sky at times. Light winds.
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.
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.
Mountain weather forecast
Cloudier in the west to start but with plenty of hazy sunshine elsewhere, staying dry with light winds.
| 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) |
<05% | <05% | <05% | <05% | <05% | <05% | <05% | <05% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
W
10
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SW
8
|
W
7
|
W
7
|
W
7
|
W
8
|
W
7
|
SW
5
|
| 300m |
W
5
|
SW
4
|
W
3
|
W
4
|
W
5
|
W
6
|
W
6
|
NW
3
|
| Valley |
W
3
|
W
2
|
W
2
|
W
3
|
W
4
|
W
6
|
NW
6
|
N
3
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 |
| 300m | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 6 |
| Valley | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 6 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
8°
|
8°
|
8°
|
10°
|
13°
|
14°
|
14°
|
11°
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| 300m |
11°
|
10°
|
10°
|
12°
|
15°
|
17°
|
17°
|
13°
|
| Valley |
11°
|
11°
|
11°
|
14°
|
16°
|
18°
|
17°
|
13°
|
| Freezing Level |
2,300m
|
2,300m
|
2,200m
|
2,100m
|
2,100m
|
2,400m
|
2,400m
|
2,400m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
9°
|
11°
|
13°
|
13°
|
10°
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| 300m |
10°
|
9°
|
10°
|
12°
|
15°
|
16°
|
16°
|
13°
|
| Valley |
11°
|
10°
|
11°
|
13°
|
16°
|
17°
|
16°
|
13°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Feeling warm in the sunshine with light winds. Strong sunshine expected, wearing sun cream is advised.
Weather
Some low cloud covering western slopes around dawn before quickly lifting and thinning during the morning, elsewhere largely clear skies aside for some high cloud giving some hazy sunshine through the day. Feeling warm with light winds.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
60% in the west at first, 80% in the east of the Park, becoming greater than 95% for all by the late morning.
Low cloud and visibility
Occasional low cloud in the west at first with bases around 500m, the highest summits perhaps just above the tops of the cloud. Once this lifts and clears away, little to no cloud below summits is forecast. Visibility poor to moderate at first becoming very good by the afternoon.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0mm | 0.3mm | 0.3mm |
Measurement date:
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Mountain weather information
Weather
Isolated patches of mist of fog in the valleys at first but otherwise another dry day with plenty of sunshine and light winds. Feeling warm.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Greater than 95%.
Maximum wind speed expected
South or south-southeasterly 5-10mph gusts up to 15mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 12 Celsius becoming Plus 17 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 12 Celsius becoming Plus 20 Celsius.
- Freezing level Well above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Some high level cloud giving to hazy sunshine but bases well above summits. Isolated patches of mist and fog in the valleys at first, otherwise visibility generally very good across the Park by the afternoon.
Mountain weather information
Sat 11 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Fine and settled weather continuing with gentle south or southeasterly winds. Freezing level well above summits.
Sun 12 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A fine start to the day with increasing cloud through the morning ahead of some thundery outbreaks of rain by the evening. Moderate south or southeasterly winds. Freezing level well above summits.
Mon 13 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Feeling cooler than of late as further outbreaks of heavy and possibly thundery rain affect much of the park. Moderate south or southeasterly winds. Freezing level well above summits.
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Summit specific forecast
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