Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for the overall story, moderate for the frequency and intensity of the showers on Monday, low for the details on Tuesday.
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
Sunny spells and the odd shower.
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 600m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 600m) |
30% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
SW
9
|
SW
9
|
SW
9
|
W
7
|
W
5
|
N
3
|
| 300m |
SW
3
|
SW
5
|
SW
5
|
W
4
|
W
2
|
N
2
|
| Valley |
SW
3
|
SW
3
|
SW
4
|
W
3
|
NW
1
|
NE
1
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 5 |
| 300m | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
| Valley | 8 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
6°
|
7°
|
8°
|
10°
|
10°
|
9°
|
| 300m |
8°
|
9°
|
11°
|
12°
|
12°
|
10°
|
| Valley |
9°
|
11°
|
12°
|
13°
|
13°
|
10°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,900m
|
1,900m
|
2,000m
|
1,800m
|
1,800m
|
1,800m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
4°
|
5°
|
6°
|
8°
|
9°
|
8°
|
| 300m |
8°
|
8°
|
10°
|
12°
|
12°
|
9°
|
| Valley |
9°
|
10°
|
11°
|
13°
|
13°
|
10°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Some navigational skills required at first but generally a good day for a walk in the hills.
Weather
A rather cloudy start to the day, with the cloud low enough to cover the summits, gradually lifting as the day progresses. The cloud will break up to give some brighter spells into the afternoon, with perhaps the odd light shower, but remaining predominately dry throughout. Staying dry and mostly cloudy into the evening, with perhaps a few clear spells developing.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
20% slowly becoming 90% or more.
Low cloud and visibility
Poor at first, with cloud as low as 300-400m, covering summits. Generally improving through the morning to become good or very good after midday, the cloud lifting above summits.
Recent rainfall
Location: Malham
Altitude: 375m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2mm | 1.8mm | 1.8mm |
Measurement date:
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Mountain weather information
Weather
Largely clear with a risk of mist and fog patches at first. The cloud will break up to give way to sunny spells and showers into the afternoon, these will be locally heavy and possibly thundery at times. The showers will also be slow-moving, potentially turning small waterways into fast streams. Feeling warm in the sunshine.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90% throughout.
Maximum wind speed expected
Westerly 05 mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 03 Celsius becoming plus 11.
- Valley Plus 08 Celsius becoming plus 18.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Generally very good but down to moderate in and around any showers.
Mountain weather information
Tue 7 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A risk of low cloud at first. Sunny spells and scattered showers otherwise, heavy with a risk of thunder locally though not as heavy and frequent as Monday. Gentle north-westerly winds.
Wed 8 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry but rather cloudy in the morning, with light winds. Some sunny spells in the afternoon. Showers possible but generally light and isolated. Gentle southerly winds.
Thu 9 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Similar to Wednesday. Rather cloudy in the morning, the cloud breaking into sunny spells and the odd shower during the afternoon. Light and variable winds.
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 Yorkshire Dales National Park covers an area of 683 square miles and is a collection of rivers, valleys and hills.