Mountain weather
Lake District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for Tuesday. High for drier weather from Wednesday onwards, but low confidence in extent of any showers on a daily basis.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
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.
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
Cloudy and wet, brisk summit winds
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 800m) |
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|
|
|
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Chance of precipitation (at 800m) |
80% | 60% | 70% | 70% | 50% | 20% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
SE
34
|
SE
33
|
SE
25
|
SE
24
|
SE
21
|
SE
18
|
| 600m |
SE
24
|
SE
23
|
SE
20
|
SE
18
|
SE
18
|
SE
17
|
| 300m |
SE
8
|
SE
9
|
SE
10
|
SE
7
|
SE
5
|
SE
6
|
| Valley |
E
7
|
E
8
|
SE
8
|
S
3
|
SE
5
|
E
6
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m | 39 | 39 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 24 |
| 600m | 30 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 26 |
| 300m | 26 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 18 |
| Valley | 24 | 23 | 19 | 12 | 14 | 17 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
9°
|
10°
|
10°
|
9°
|
9°
|
9°
|
| 600m |
11°
|
11°
|
12°
|
11°
|
11°
|
10°
|
| 300m |
13°
|
14°
|
14°
|
13°
|
13°
|
12°
|
| Valley |
14°
|
15°
|
16°
|
15°
|
15°
|
14°
|
| Freezing Level |
2,500m
|
2,600m
|
2,700m
|
2,400m
|
2,100m
|
2,200m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
4°
|
5°
|
6°
|
5°
|
5°
|
5°
|
| 600m |
7°
|
8°
|
8°
|
8°
|
8°
|
7°
|
| 300m |
12°
|
12°
|
12°
|
12°
|
12°
|
11°
|
| Valley |
14°
|
14°
|
15°
|
15°
|
14°
|
13°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Strong winds on the tops will lead to drenching conditions in the rain.
Weather
Much of the day will be overcast with persistent rain, occasionally heavy. Drier and brighter weather will spread from the southwest from mid-afternoon. This evening will be dry with some late brightness.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30%, best chance from mid-afternoon
Low cloud and visibility
Widespread low cloud down to 500 to 800 metres developing through this morning, although northeastern fells will see some shelter. Much improved visibility developing from mid-afternoon as low cloud clears from the southwest
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Dry in the morning with some brightness. Cloudier at times in the afternoon with one or two light showers developing across western fells, otherwise remaining dry.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80%
Maximum wind speed expected
Easterly 10 mph
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 11 Celsius
- Valley Plus 10 rising to 19 Celsius
- Freezing level Above summits
Low cloud and visibility
Generally very good visibility. Some patchy cloud around 800 metres at first, and again in afternoon showers in the west.
Mountain weather information
Thu 16 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A dry start but the afternoon will be cloudier with the chance of some showery rain. Light winds.
Fri 17 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mainly dry with some good spells of sunshine, chance of a few afternoon showers. Light winds.
Sat 18 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mainly dry with sunny intervals, chance of one or two afternoon showers.
Updated at:
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.