Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence in changeable conditions, low for cloud details and timings of rain.
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
Cloudy with some sunny intervals and isolated showers.
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 600m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 600m) |
10% | 20% | 20% | 30% | 30% | 10% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
W
14
|
NW
15
|
NW
13
|
NW
14
|
W
14
|
W
13
|
| 300m |
NW
10
|
NW
12
|
NW
10
|
NW
12
|
W
12
|
W
9
|
| Valley |
NW
7
|
NW
9
|
NW
8
|
NW
10
|
W
10
|
W
7
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 17 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
| 300m | 13 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 15 |
| Valley | 12 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 15 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
7°
|
8°
|
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
9°
|
| 300m |
9°
|
11°
|
12°
|
13°
|
13°
|
12°
|
| Valley |
10°
|
12°
|
14°
|
14°
|
14°
|
12°
|
| Freezing Level |
2,200m
|
2,100m
|
2,000m
|
2,000m
|
2,100m
|
2,100m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
3°
|
5°
|
7°
|
7°
|
7°
|
6°
|
| 300m |
7°
|
9°
|
10°
|
11°
|
11°
|
10°
|
| Valley |
9°
|
11°
|
12°
|
12°
|
12°
|
11°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Strong sun and high UV levels also likely in any brightness through the middle of the day. Therefore it is advisable to put on sun cream if spending any length of time walking or hiking on the hills.
Weather
Largely cloudy with some brighter spells at times but also the risk of the odd shower, these tending to be fairly light. Winds fairly light but feeling somewhat cooler.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80-90%.
Low cloud and visibility
Scattered cloud bases in the morning obscuring hills above 600m gradually lifting above summits. Generally excellent visibilities at lower levels away from showers.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 3.3mm | 5.2mm | 5.5mm |
Measurement date:
Rainfall data provided by the Environment Agency. The Met Office is not responsible for content provided by third parties and may remove this data without warning.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Dry with clear spells overnight, before turning increasingly cloudy from the west by dawn, with outbreaks of showery rain. A band of showery rain, locally heavy, will move eastwards during Monday morning, clearing by midday. Becoming drier and brighter, with some brief sunnier spells developing in the afternoon. Turning cloudy from the west by evening, with outbreaks of patchy light rain and drizzle at times.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30% during the morning and late in the day. Generally 70% during the middle part of the day.
Maximum wind speed expected
West-northwesterly 15-20mph gusting 25-30 increasing by the end of the day to see gusts 30-35mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 8 Celsius, rising to 10 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 11 Celsius, rising to 14 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud base lowering to 400-500m in showery rain during the morning, lifting to above the summits after midday. Then again lowering to 500m in rain and drizzle by the evening. Visibility will be poor at times, especially in low cloud and rain. Otherwise, generally good or very good visibility.
Mountain weather information
Tue 2 Jul
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Drier on Tuesday, with sunny spell and the odd shower. Moderate to fresh northwesterly winds.
Wed 3 Jul
Sunrise:
Sunset:
After a brighter start, another band of rain and low cloud expected to move in from the west. Fresh to strong southwesterly winds.
Thu 4 Jul
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Another breezy day with some brighter spells and the odd shower. Fresh to strong westerly winds.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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