Mountain weather
Lake District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for Monday. High for changeable weather to continue into the coming week.
This evening forecast
Chance of heavy showers and thunderstorms this evening with hail and gusty winds. Becoming dry towards midnight.
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
Mainly dry with some afternoon brightness
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 800m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 800m) |
10% | 10% | 10% | 00% | 00% | 10% | 40% | 70% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
SE
17
|
SE
15
|
SE
14
|
SE
22
|
S
24
|
S
23
|
SE
25
|
SE
27
|
| 600m |
S
15
|
SE
7
|
SE
10
|
SE
17
|
S
22
|
S
20
|
S
21
|
SE
20
|
| 300m |
S
4
|
S
2
|
SE
2
|
SE
8
|
S
12
|
S
12
|
SE
9
|
SE
9
|
| Valley |
S
2
|
SE
2
|
SW
2
|
SE
5
|
S
9
|
S
8
|
SE
5
|
SE
6
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m | 22 | 18 | 18 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 36 |
| 600m | 23 | 10 | 13 | 24 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| 300m | 13 | 9 | 7 | 20 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 24 |
| Valley | 6 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 17 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
11°
|
11°
|
9°
|
9°
|
10°
|
11°
|
11°
|
9°
|
| 600m |
12°
|
11°
|
11°
|
11°
|
12°
|
14°
|
13°
|
11°
|
| 300m |
13°
|
12°
|
12°
|
14°
|
15°
|
17°
|
15°
|
13°
|
| Valley |
13°
|
12°
|
12°
|
14°
|
16°
|
18°
|
17°
|
15°
|
| Freezing Level |
2,500m
|
2,400m
|
2,200m
|
2,100m
|
2,100m
|
2,300m
|
2,500m
|
2,400m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
8°
|
8°
|
7°
|
5°
|
5°
|
8°
|
7°
|
5°
|
| 600m |
9°
|
10°
|
9°
|
8°
|
8°
|
10°
|
9°
|
8°
|
| 300m |
12°
|
12°
|
12°
|
12°
|
13°
|
14°
|
14°
|
12°
|
| Valley |
13°
|
12°
|
12°
|
13°
|
15°
|
17°
|
16°
|
14°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Be prepared for dehydration and sunburn on long hikes. Note brisk summit winds.
Weather
Low cloud will lift and break by late morning to leave most of the day dry with sunny intervals. Rain will gradually spread from the southwest across all ranges through the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
70%,
Low cloud and visibility
Poor in widespread low cloud down to 400 metres at first. This will lift and break by late morning will little in the way of summit cloud by afternoon. Still some haziness in the air.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
A cloudy day with persistent rain in the morning, this dying out through the afternoon to leave a dry and brighter evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
40%, best chance from late afternoon onwards
Maximum wind speed expected
Southeasterly 20 mph on the tops
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 11 Celsius
- Valley Plus 12 rising to 18 Celsius
- Freezing level Above summits
Low cloud and visibility
Poor in areas of low cloud down to 700 to 900 metres, this clearing from late afternoon onwards
Mountain weather information
Wed 15 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A dry morning with some sunshine. Cloud bubbling up in the afternoon to give a few showers.
Thu 16 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Sunny intervals and the chance of an afternoon shower.
Fri 17 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
After a dry morning showers may again develop in the afternoon.
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.