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Peak District: latest temperature
Tuesday, 22 May 2012: dawn to dusk
Printable view Forecast issued: 1734 on Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Overview for Wednesday
Dry with sunny periods, after any early valley mist or fog clears fairly quickly. Feeling warm in light winds. Risk of isolated heavy showers during the afternoon.
| Hazards | Risk | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Blizzards | No Risk | |
| Heavy snow | No Risk | |
| Storm force winds | No Risk | |
| Gales | No Risk | |
| Severe chill effect | No Risk | |
| Persistent and extensive hill fog | No Risk | |
| Thunderstorms | No Risk | |
| Heavy persistent rain | No Risk | |
| Strong Sunlight | High | Prolonged sunny periods will lead to a high risk of sunburn if unprotected. |
key to hazards and forecast content
| Dawn to 0900 | 0900 to 1200 | 1200 to 1500 | 1500 to dusk |
 Sunny intervals |
 Sunny |
Sunny intervals |
 Heavy rain showers |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 30% |
Detailed mountain weather forecast: Peak District
Wednesday
Weather
It will be a predominantly dry day with sunny periods, after any early low cloud, valley mist or fog, mainly in the west, clears fairly quickly. There is however a risk of isolated heavy showers during the afternoon. Feeling warm in light winds, locally very warm in sheltered places, with a risk of sunburn in prolonged sunny spells.
Visibility
Poor in any early valley mist or fog, otherwise moderate or good.
Hill fog
Valley fog to start, clearing by mid-morning. Otherwise no hill fog expected.
Maximum winds above 400m
Northeasterly 5mph, becoming easterly 5-10mph.
Temperature
| Valleys | Plus 9 Celsius rising to plus 24 Celsius. |
| 600 m | Plus 16 Celsius. |
| Freezing level | Well above the top of the hills. |
Thursday
Weather
Low cloud, hill and valley mist or fog to start, mainly in the east. This clearing through the morning, to leave a predominantly dry and bright afternoon with some sunny spells. Feeling warm in light winds, locally very warm in sheltered places, with a risk of sunburn in prolonged sunny spells.
Visibility
Poor in any early valley mist or fog, otherwise moderate or good.
Hill fog
Broken hill fog from the valleys up to around 600m, mainly in the east, clearing by around mid-morning in the east and by midday in the west.
Maximum winds above 400m
Northerly 5mph, becoming easterly 8-12mph.
Temperature
| Valleys | Plus 11 Celsius rising to plus 25 Celsius. |
| 600 m | Plus 16 Celsius. |
| Freezing level | Well above the top of the hills. |
Outlook
Friday
Dry with plenty of sunshine and very good visibility. Feeling very warm in sheltered valleys, but strong easterly winds will make it feel cooler on the peaks. Risk of sunburn with prolonged sunny periods.
Saturday
Another dry, sunny day with very good visibility, and strong easterly winds making it feel cooler on the peaks. However, it will still feel warm in sheltered valleys, with a risk of sunburn.
Sunday
Dry with plenty of sunshine, though remaining very breezy with a strong east- or north-easterly wind, making it feel cooler on the peaks. It will remain warm in sheltered valleys, with the risk of sunburn continuing in prolonged sunny periods.
Cat & Fiddle (midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude 511 metres
Rainfall measured at 15:00 Tuesday, 22 May 2012
- Last 24 hours 0.0 mm
- Last 48 hours 0.0 mm
- Last 72 hours 0.0 mm
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