Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for overall settled conditions with some sunshine again on Thursday and Friday. Moderate for exact timing of cloud clearance each day. Low confidence in the timing and distribution of showers over the weekend.
This evening forecast
Staying fine, dry and clear into the evening. Cloud increasingly spreading west by 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
Cloud likely clearing once again to give some sunshine.
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 600m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 600m) |
<05% | 10% | 10% | 10% | <05% | 00% | <05% | <05% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
E
19
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E
18
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E
18
|
E
19
|
E
19
|
E
19
|
E
21
|
E
21
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| 300m |
E
11
|
E
11
|
E
13
|
E
14
|
E
15
|
E
16
|
E
16
|
E
16
|
| Valley |
E
10
|
E
11
|
E
11
|
E
13
|
E
15
|
E
15
|
E
16
|
E
14
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 |
| 300m | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
| Valley | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 30 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
5°
|
5°
|
6°
|
7°
|
10°
|
12°
|
10°
|
6°
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| 300m |
8°
|
7°
|
8°
|
10°
|
14°
|
15°
|
13°
|
9°
|
| Valley |
9°
|
8°
|
9°
|
12°
|
15°
|
17°
|
14°
|
10°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,900m
|
1,900m
|
1,900m
|
1,900m
|
1,900m
|
2,000m
|
2,300m
|
2,600m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
0°
|
0°
|
1°
|
3°
|
7°
|
8°
|
6°
|
1°
|
| 300m |
5°
|
4°
|
4°
|
7°
|
11°
|
12°
|
10°
|
6°
|
| Valley |
6°
|
5°
|
6°
|
9°
|
12°
|
13°
|
11°
|
7°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
High UV levels likely, even with some cloud cover, and sun protection essential. Care should also be taken if heading out onto the hills early or late in the day, with temperatures at height feeling cold in the fresh easterly winds, adequate layers recommended.
Weather
Staying generally dry, with again early cloud slowly clearing and breaking to likely give some sunshine into the afternoon, tempered by a fresh easterly breeze.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
40% in the east to start, 60% in the west, becoming 90% for all into the afternoon.
Low cloud and visibility
Widespread cloud, thickest in the east, covering some higher tops of the park to start with bases of around 500-600m. Cloud increasingly lifting and breaking through the morning, clearing away from the south and west to leave likely clear skies for many into the afternoon. Visibility generally good outside of any early cloud at height.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0mm | 0mm | 0mm |
Measurement date:
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Mountain weather information
Weather
Similar to previous days, with overnight cloud likely clearing to leave another dry sunny day. Brisk easterly winds persisting.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
60% to start, becoming 95% for all into the afternoon.
Maximum wind speed expected
Easterly 20-25mph gusting 30-35mph.
Temperature
- At 600m 6 deg C becoming 14 deg C.
- Valley 8 deg C becoming 18 deg C.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Early cloud, with bases once again around 600-700m, to start. Cloud breaking through the morning to leave largely clear skies by the afternoon. Visibility generally good outside of any early cloud at height.
Mountain weather information
Sat 10 Jun
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A dry start likely but forecast confidence lowers as conditions begin to turn more unsettled into the afternoon, with an increasing risk of some heavy and thundery showers. Becoming warmer with winds easing somewhat.
Sun 11 Jun
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Forecast confidence remains lower but a generally cloudier day likely with a risk of heavy thundery showers. Staying warm with light winds.
Mon 12 Jun
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudier conditions remaining likely into Monday with the continued risk of heavy showers. Staying warm with light variable winds.
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Summit specific forecast
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Key
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
Cluster of multiple stations
The Peak District is home to a wide variety of magnificent hills, moors, outcrops and gritstone edges.
The National Park itself covers an area of 555 square miles with a high point on Kinder Scout of 636 metres. Despite its name, the landscape generally lacks sharp peaks, being characterised by rounded hills and gritstone escarpments.
Despite what its name may suggest, the Peak District is similar in geography to the more gentle Yorkshire Dales. Its highest point is Kinder Scout, although Bleaklow Head (610 metres) and Black Hill (582 metres) offer great alternatives while losing little in terms of total elevation. Black Hill is a point of interest with its covering of peat and lack of vegetation giving the peak its name. However, conservation work has since transformed the peak so that large areas of the bare peat are now covered with native shrubs.
While the Peak District may lack sharp elevations, the whole area covers huge upland stretches, meaning that much of the National Park is on land that's more than 300 metres above sea level.