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Yorkshire Dales 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
Poor Visibility
Mountain weather forecast
Cloudy with some sunny intervals and isolated showers.
06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
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Weather (at 600m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 600m) |
10% | 30% | 20% | 30% | 30% | 20% |
06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
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600m |
NW
11
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NW
11
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NW
11
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W
10
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W
10
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W
9
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300m |
NW
7
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NW
8
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NW
8
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W
8
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W
8
|
W
6
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Valley |
SW
1
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NW
6
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NW
9
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NW
7
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W
8
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W
5
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06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
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600m | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
300m | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 |
Valley | 4 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 12 |
06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
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600m |
7°
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8°
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10°
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11°
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11°
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9°
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300m |
10°
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11°
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13°
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14°
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13°
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11°
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Valley |
10°
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13°
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15°
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15°
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15°
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13°
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Freezing Level |
1,900m
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2,000m
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2,000m
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2,100m
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2,100m
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2,100m
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06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
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600m |
4°
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5°
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8°
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9°
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8°
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7°
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300m |
8°
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10°
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12°
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12°
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12°
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10°
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Valley |
10°
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12°
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13°
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14°
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13°
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12°
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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%.
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
Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
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4mm | 7.6mm | 13mm |
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
Westerly 15-20mph gusting 25-30mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 8 Celsius, rising to 11 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 10 Celsius, rising to 13 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
Drier on Tuesday, with sunny spell. Small chance for the odd shower. Moderate to fresh northwesterly winds.
Wed 3 Jul
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
Another breezy day with some brighter spells and the odd shower. Fresh to strong westerly winds.
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
The Yorkshire Dales National Park covers an area of 683 square miles and is a collection of rivers, valleys and hills.