Mountain weather
Lake District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
Mainly high confidence, moderate with regard to shower detail.
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.
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
Scattered showers during the morning, easing off into the 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% | <05% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
NE
11
|
E
7
|
SE
7
|
S
6
|
N
5
|
NE
8
|
| 600m |
NE
6
|
E
6
|
SE
7
|
S
5
|
NW
4
|
N
6
|
| 300m |
NE
2
|
E
2
|
S
4
|
SW
3
|
NW
3
|
N
4
|
| Valley |
NW
2
|
S
3
|
S
5
|
W
4
|
W
3
|
NE
4
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m | 13 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 10 |
| 600m | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
| 300m | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 |
| Valley | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 7 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
11°
|
9°
|
10°
|
11°
|
11°
|
10°
|
| 600m |
11°
|
11°
|
12°
|
13°
|
13°
|
12°
|
| 300m |
13°
|
14°
|
15°
|
15°
|
15°
|
13°
|
| Valley |
15°
|
15°
|
15°
|
16°
|
17°
|
14°
|
| Freezing Level |
2,500m
|
2,500m
|
2,400m
|
2,400m
|
2,400m
|
2,500m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
8°
|
7°
|
8°
|
10°
|
10°
|
9°
|
| 600m |
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
12°
|
13°
|
11°
|
| 300m |
13°
|
14°
|
15°
|
15°
|
15°
|
12°
|
| Valley |
15°
|
15°
|
15°
|
16°
|
17°
|
14°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Nothing to add.
Weather
Patchy cloud with a few light showery outbreaks of rain in the morning. Sunny spells developing in the afternoon but still the chance of the odd shower, potentially thundery.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
60-70% during the morning, improving 90%
Low cloud and visibility
Good or very good visibility, temporarily reducing in heavy showers. Few or scattered cloud base 500-700m in association with showers.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Some low cloud, mist and fog at first, mainly in the east. This breaking up during the morning to leave good sunny spells for the rest of the day. Chance of the odd shower, potentially heavy and thundery.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
60% at first, improving 90% by around mid-morning.
Maximum wind speed expected
East or northeasterly 5-10 mph
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 10 rising to plus 14 Celsius
- Valley Plus 12 rising to plus 19 Celsius
- Freezing level Above summits
Low cloud and visibility
Scattered or broken low cloud base 400-600m at first in the east, breaking and clearing east by mid-morning. Visibility poor in mist or fog at first, becoming good or very good later.
Mountain weather information
Sun 19 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Largely dry and sunny, perhaps the odd shower. Light winds.
Mon 20 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Patchy cloud and sunny spells on Monday. Light southeasterly winds.
Tue 21 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Sunny spells, the odd heavy afternoon shower. Light southeasterly winds.
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.