Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence for settled conditions, moderate confidence in the extent of sunshine through the day and low confidence in rainfall detail into the weekend.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Severe Chill Effect
Wind significantly lowers the ‘feels-like’ temperature relative to the actual temperature, with even moderate winds significantly adding to the chilling effect. Strong winds can result in a severe and debilitating wind chill many degrees below the actual temperature. This effect will be enhanced in rain or wet snow. Without protection, prolonged exposure could result in frost nip or frostbite on exposed parts of the body and/or hypothermia.
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
A bright and sunny day, remaining dry with gentle northerly winds.
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 600m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 600m) |
10% | <05% | <05% | <05% | <05% | <05% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
NE
12
|
N
14
|
N
13
|
N
9
|
N
6
|
W
5
|
| 300m |
NE
9
|
N
11
|
N
10
|
N
7
|
N
6
|
W
5
|
| Valley |
N
6
|
N
8
|
N
8
|
NW
6
|
NW
6
|
NW
5
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 17 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 7 |
| 300m | 13 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Valley | 16 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
0°
|
1°
|
3°
|
5°
|
5°
|
2°
|
| 300m |
3°
|
4°
|
6°
|
8°
|
8°
|
5°
|
| Valley |
3°
|
6°
|
8°
|
10°
|
9°
|
5°
|
| Freezing Level |
500m
|
500m
|
600m
|
800m
|
900m
|
800m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-5°
|
-4°
|
-1°
|
2°
|
3°
|
0°
|
| 300m |
-1°
|
1°
|
3°
|
6°
|
6°
|
3°
|
| Valley |
1°
|
3°
|
6°
|
8°
|
7°
|
3°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
A good day for hill walking, although appropriate layers should be worn due to a risk of wind chill, despite it feeling rather cold on the hills, where skies stay clear of cloud there is a risk of strong sunlight which may require suncream.
Weather
A cold, but bright start to the day with plenty of sunshine. Scattered clouds developing into the afternoon but staying dry throughout. Risk of strong sunlight on cloud free hill tops.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Near 100%.
Low cloud and visibility
Mainly excellent visibility with little to no cloud around at first, scattered clouds soon developing through the morning, but bases well above the summits.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 3mm | 10.3mm | 11mm |
Measurement date:
Rainfall data provided by the Environment Agency. The Met Office is not responsible for content provided by third parties and may remove this data without warning.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Another cold, dry and bright start to the day with increasing fair weather cloud building throughout the morning. Staying largely dry through the day, although perhaps the odd isolated shower in the northeast of the Park by the afternoon.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90% becoming 60% by the evening.
Maximum wind speed expected
Westerly becoming northerly 10-15mph gusting 20mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 1 Celsius becoming Plus 5 Celsius
- Valley Plus 3 Celsius becoming Plus 8 Celsius
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Excellent visibility through the morning with cloud bases above summits, by the evening cloud bases lowering to covering hills above 600m. Showers in the late afternoon and evening may briefly drop visibilities
Mountain weather information
Fri 26 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Often cloudy, but staying largely dry. Cloud covering summits to start but lifting above by the afternoon. Gentle easterly winds. Freezing level above summits.
Sat 27 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Heavy rain in the early hours clearing to see brighter spells through the morning. Some showers in the afternoon. Moderate easterly winds. Freezing level above summits.
Sun 28 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Outbreaks of heavy showers with a risk of thunder. Blustery in showers. Freezing level above summits.
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Summit specific forecast
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