Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for a cooler and more unsettled period but low for the clearance of the rain and the distribution/intensity of any showers over the following days.
This evening forecast
Becoming increasingly cloudy ahead of a band of rain approaching from the southwest. Rain progressing very slowly.
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.
Mountain weather forecast
Gloomy and wet, the rain clearing north in the afternoon.
| 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) |
80% | 90% | 80% | 70% | 60% | 50% | 20% | 10% |
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 |
SE
19
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SE
19
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SE
18
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SE
16
|
SE
14
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SE
14
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SE
14
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SE
15
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| 300m |
SE
17
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SE
16
|
SE
14
|
SE
13
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SE
12
|
SE
12
|
SE
11
|
SE
13
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| Valley |
SE
10
|
E
11
|
SE
9
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SE
9
|
SE
9
|
SE
8
|
SE
9
|
SE
9
|
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 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 |
| 300m | 25 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 22 |
| Valley | 24 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 21 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
11°
|
11°
|
11°
|
11°
|
11°
|
11°
|
11°
|
10°
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| 300m |
14°
|
13°
|
13°
|
13°
|
13°
|
14°
|
14°
|
12°
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| Valley |
14°
|
14°
|
14°
|
14°
|
14°
|
14°
|
14°
|
13°
|
| Freezing Level |
2,700m
|
2,700m
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2,600m
|
2,700m
|
2,500m
|
2,300m
|
2,300m
|
2,100m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
8°
|
7°
|
8°
|
8°
|
8°
|
8°
|
9°
|
7°
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| 300m |
10°
|
10°
|
11°
|
11°
|
11°
|
12°
|
12°
|
10°
|
| Valley |
12°
|
12°
|
12°
|
12°
|
13°
|
13°
|
13°
|
11°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Waterproofs and navigational skills required. A chance of saturated water courses in places.
Weather
Some persistent rain overnight and through much of the day, perhaps heavy at times. The rain will eventually clear north during the afternoon but it will remain cloudy and will feel much cooler than recent days.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Slowly increasing from 5% to 30% during the morning, but 30% to 95% early afternoon.
Low cloud and visibility
Generally poor in rain and low cloud through the morning, with bases down to 300m. Slowly improving during the afternoon to become good at best.
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
Cloudy with extensive low cloud and patchy drizzle in the morning, the cloud breaking into sunny spells and showers in the afternoon. Showers persisting into the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Slowly increasing from 5% to 30% during the day under extensive low cloud. Rising to 90% or more in the late afternoon but low confidence with timing.
Maximum wind speed expected
East to Southeast 10-15mph
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 09 degree Celsius rising to plus 13 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 14 degree Celsius rising to plus 17 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Very poor in drizzle and low cloud in the morning, with bases down to 300-400m. Slowly improving through the afternoon to become good at best but becoming mediocre in the evening.
Mountain weather information
Thu 16 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with extensive low cloud and patchy drizzle in the morning, the cloud breaking into sunny spells and showers in the afternoon. Showers likely merging into a longer spell of rain in the evening.
Fri 17 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with extensive low cloud and patchy drizzle in the morning, the cloud breaking into sunny spells and showers in the afternoon.
Sat 18 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Drier and brighter with sunny spells and the odd afternoon shower.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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