Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for cloudy and murky starts. Moderate for a transition to more settled but perhaps showery conditions into the weekend.
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.
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
Cloudy with outbreaks of heavy showery rain. Drier and brighter later.
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 600m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 600m) |
60% | 70% | 60% | 50% | 40% | 10% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
NE
6
|
NE
8
|
NE
10
|
NE
16
|
NE
17
|
NE
16
|
| 300m |
NE
5
|
NE
6
|
NE
6
|
NE
11
|
NE
12
|
NE
10
|
| Valley |
E
2
|
NE
5
|
N
6
|
N
9
|
N
11
|
NE
10
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 10 | 11 | 14 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
| 300m | 11 | 10 | 12 | 21 | 24 | 22 |
| Valley | 6 | 9 | 13 | 19 | 21 | 22 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
10°
|
10°
|
12°
|
14°
|
11°
|
9°
|
| 300m |
12°
|
13°
|
15°
|
18°
|
14°
|
11°
|
| Valley |
12°
|
15°
|
16°
|
19°
|
16°
|
13°
|
| Freezing Level |
2,400m
|
2,500m
|
2,600m
|
2,500m
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2,400m
|
2,400m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
8°
|
9°
|
10°
|
11°
|
8°
|
5°
|
| 300m |
11°
|
12°
|
14°
|
16°
|
12°
|
9°
|
| Valley |
12°
|
14°
|
16°
|
17°
|
14°
|
11°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Good navigation skills necessary in the morning. Waterproofs recommended. Best of the weather in the late afternoon and early evening.
Weather
A rather cloudy and murky morning, with outbreaks of light rain and drizzle. Cloud lifting and breaking as rain clears west in the afternoon, with a chance of brief sunny intervals into the early evening. Cloud thickening after dark.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
20% initially, becoming 70% from late afternoon.
Low cloud and visibility
Low cloud down to 400m initially especially across southeastern facing slopes. Rising to above summits from late afternoon. Cloud lowering to 500m in the evening. Good visibility with clear views of distant hills, moderate in rain or showers, poor in cloud at elevation early and late.
Recent rainfall
Location: Malham
Altitude: 375m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0mm | 6mm | 8mm |
Measurement date:
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Mountain weather information
Weather
A cloudy and murky start once again on Friday with low cloud covering hill tops and outbreaks of rain. Cloud lifting and breaking through the day, perhaps some brief brighter spells in the afternoon and the risk of an isolated shower.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
20% initially, becoming 80% into the afternoon.
Maximum wind speed expected
Northerly 20 mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 8 Celsius becoming 12 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 10 Celsius becoming 16 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Extensive cloud down to 300-400m initially, gradually lifting and breaking through the morning, rising above summits in the afternoon. Visibility poor in cloud initially, becoming generally good at all elevations later with clear views of distant hills. Perhaps briefly moderate in isolated showers.
Mountain weather information
Sat 18 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A brighter day but with a chance of showers. Freezing level above summits.
Sun 19 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Partly cloudy, with sunny intervals and isolated showers but mostly dry. Freezing level above summits.
Mon 20 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Bright initially, a chance of heavy thundery showers. Freezing level above summits.
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Summit specific forecast
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Key
Mountain summits
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The Yorkshire Dales National Park covers an area of 683 square miles and is a collection of rivers, valleys and hills.