Mountain weather
Lake District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
Lower confidence for the extent of rain Thursday. High confidence in a showery few days Friday and Saturday, likely drier on Sunday and Monday.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Thunderstorms
Lightning is a significant mountain hazard which can result in serious injury or death. Mountain terrain often leaves one highly exposed to lightning strikes. Hail may give unpleasant conditions with torrential rain and localised flash flooding also possible, mainly in Summer months.
Mountain weather forecast
Dry but partly cloudy morning, chance of showers this afternoon.
| 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% | 20% | 30% | 30% | 10% | 00% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
NE
8
|
NE
6
|
NE
10
|
NE
17
|
NE
18
|
NE
20
|
| 600m |
NE
5
|
NE
5
|
NE
9
|
NE
13
|
NE
15
|
NE
13
|
| 300m |
N
3
|
NE
3
|
NE
5
|
NE
7
|
NE
7
|
NE
7
|
| Valley |
N
3
|
NE
4
|
N
7
|
N
7
|
NE
9
|
NE
12
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m | 9 | 8 | 14 | 23 | 24 | 26 |
| 600m | 6 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 18 |
| 300m | 7 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
| Valley | 6 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 23 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
9°
|
9°
|
10°
|
12°
|
11°
|
9°
|
| 600m |
11°
|
12°
|
12°
|
14°
|
14°
|
10°
|
| 300m |
13°
|
15°
|
15°
|
17°
|
16°
|
12°
|
| Valley |
15°
|
17°
|
17°
|
19°
|
18°
|
15°
|
| Freezing Level |
2,300m
|
2,400m
|
2,600m
|
2,500m
|
2,400m
|
2,400m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
7°
|
8°
|
8°
|
9°
|
8°
|
6°
|
| 600m |
10°
|
11°
|
11°
|
12°
|
11°
|
8°
|
| 300m |
13°
|
15°
|
15°
|
16°
|
15°
|
11°
|
| Valley |
15°
|
16°
|
16°
|
18°
|
17°
|
13°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Nothing to add
Weather
The day will start off dry, perhaps some isolated fog patches in the valleys, or cloud on the lower slopes of the eastern fells, soon clearing after dawn. Then some brightness for a time before it clouds over towards midday, with the chance of a shower in the afternoon. Becoming drier and clearer in the evening, with isolated patches of low cloud or fog forming again overnight.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80% or more, falling to 50% through the day, rising to 80% or more again in the evening.
Low cloud and visibility
Early cloud or fog patches below 200m, soon clearing. Then cloud thickening with bases to 600-700m and moderate to poor visibilities in showers. Gradually improving again through the evening.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Mostly dry morning, with a few heavy showers developing through the afternoon and a chance of thunder.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
60% the best chances in the west in the evening.
Maximum wind speed expected
East or northeasterly 15-20mph, gradually easing.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 7 rising to plus 12 Celsius
- Valley Plus 12 rising to plus 20 Celsius
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud falling to 500-600m at times in showers with associated poor visibilities. Otherwise patchy generally above the tops.
Mountain weather information
Sat 18 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Sunny spells and a few showers.
Sun 19 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Sunny spells and a few showers.
Mon 20 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mostly dry with sunny spells, a few light showers.
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.