Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
Low for detail throughout, particularly showers and prevalance and clearance of poor visibility.
This evening forecast
Persistent rain interspersed by sporadic heavy downpours, with an outside chance of hail and thunder for a time, mainly in the south. Extensive low cloud and poor visibility expected during this time, continuing after rain eases towards midnight.
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
Murky to start, but becoming brighter with some sunny intervals later.
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 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) |
40% | 30% | 20% | 20% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 20% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
NE
11
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NE
7
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E
5
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W
4
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NW
4
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NW
6
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N
6
|
NE
8
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| 300m |
E
8
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NE
5
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E
4
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W
4
|
NW
5
|
SW
6
|
N
5
|
NE
6
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| Valley |
E
7
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E
7
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E
4
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SW
3
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NW
3
|
SW
5
|
N
4
|
NE
8
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 15 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 12 |
| 300m | 13 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 |
| Valley | 16 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 15 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
9°
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9°
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9°
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10°
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12°
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14°
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14°
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11°
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| 300m |
11°
|
11°
|
12°
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13°
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15°
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17°
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16°
|
14°
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| Valley |
12°
|
12°
|
12°
|
14°
|
16°
|
18°
|
17°
|
14°
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| Freezing Level |
2,500m
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2,400m
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2,300m
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2,200m
|
2,300m
|
2,300m
|
2,400m
|
2,300m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
7°
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7°
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8°
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10°
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12°
|
13°
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13°
|
10°
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| 300m |
10°
|
10°
|
11°
|
13°
|
15°
|
16°
|
16°
|
13°
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| Valley |
11°
|
10°
|
12°
|
14°
|
16°
|
17°
|
17°
|
13°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Wind directions are likely to vary significantly given the low speeds involved and will often depend on local topography.
Weather
Becoming drier during the early hours, however rivers are likely to be in spate and hazardous to traverse after the preceding day's rainfall. Damp and murky to start Friday, however cloud should lift to clear the slopes by mid-morning, probably developping breaks to allow some warm sunny intervals into the afternoon. There is an outside chance of this sparking the odd fleeting light shower, head of a drier evening with mist potentially re-forming in valleys.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Near nil becoming 80% by lunchtime.
Low cloud and visibility
Extensive low cloud down to valley floors in places during early morning, offering a significant impediment to visibility. Cloud liekly to clear all peaks by lunchtime, with subsequent visibility good before valley mist re-forms during the evening.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 17.5mm | 17.6mm | 34.6mm |
Measurement date:
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Mountain weather information
Weather
Likely another misty and murky start, with cloud at or near valley floors in places. Becoming drier and brighter through the morning, with cloud clearing higher ground, however there is also a greater risk of a few showers developing, potentially eventually becoming heavy and slow-moving in places during the afternoon. Drier during the evening, with a risk of valley mist and fog once again.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Near nil improving 80%.
Maximum wind speed expected
Northeasterly 20mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 11 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 10 becoming 19 Celsius
- Freezing level Well above the peaks.
Low cloud and visibility
Very poor visibility and extensive low cloud down to valley floors in places will lift to clear the highest ground mid-morning. More localised and temprary falls are possible in afternoon showers, with visibility otherwise good.
Mountain weather information
Sun 19 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Note that there is low confidence in detail for this period as a whole. Freezing level well above the summits throughout this three-day outlook. Mist and fog likely early iand late in an otherwise brighter day with higher cloud and perhaps some sunny spells. Small chance of light showers, with winds light northeasterly.
Mon 20 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Similar to Sunday - mist and fog early and late, with some brighter interludes as cloud breaks in places. Probably staying dry. Light to moderate easterly winds.
Tue 21 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
More unsettled conditions probably making gradual inroads from the west through Tuesday, with early mist and cloud giving way to limited brighter spells before a risk of late rain and heavy, perhaps thundery showers. Light easterly winds.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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