Mountain weather
Lake District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for changeable weather pattern for the next few days with showers or longer spells of rain, interspersed with drier, brighter weather. Windy at times too.
This evening forecast
A few showers at first this evening with clear periods, Becoming cloudy later this evening. Light winds.
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 rain dying out during morning, then mainly dry with sunny spells. Windy on the tops.
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 800m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 800m) |
20% | 60% | 80% | 50% | 20% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
S
19
|
S
22
|
SE
38
|
S
33
|
SW
33
|
SW
33
|
SW
33
|
SW
33
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| 600m |
SW
15
|
S
18
|
SE
34
|
S
27
|
SW
28
|
SW
29
|
SW
26
|
SW
27
|
| 300m |
SW
3
|
S
7
|
SE
13
|
S
6
|
SW
12
|
SW
12
|
SW
9
|
SW
10
|
| Valley |
SW
2
|
SE
5
|
SE
12
|
S
7
|
SW
12
|
SW
13
|
SW
8
|
SW
10
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m | 22 | 26 | 46 | 39 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 |
| 600m | 21 | 24 | 45 | 36 | 36 | 38 | 34 | 36 |
| 300m | 14 | 17 | 34 | 22 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 27 |
| Valley | 12 | 14 | 32 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 25 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
7°
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7°
|
8°
|
10°
|
10°
|
9°
|
9°
|
9°
|
| 600m |
9°
|
8°
|
8°
|
11°
|
12°
|
12°
|
11°
|
11°
|
| 300m |
11°
|
10°
|
10°
|
12°
|
15°
|
14°
|
13°
|
13°
|
| Valley |
13°
|
12°
|
12°
|
14°
|
17°
|
16°
|
15°
|
15°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,900m
|
2,400m
|
3,600m
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2,700m
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2,300m
|
2,200m
|
2,200m
|
2,200m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
3°
|
2°
|
2°
|
5°
|
6°
|
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
| 600m |
6°
|
5°
|
3°
|
6°
|
8°
|
7°
|
7°
|
7°
|
| 300m |
11°
|
9°
|
8°
|
11°
|
13°
|
12°
|
12°
|
11°
|
| Valley |
13°
|
12°
|
10°
|
13°
|
15°
|
14°
|
14°
|
13°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Note winds will become strong over higher ridges/summits making walking difficult.
Weather
Cloudy morning with overnight rain gradually dying out. Mainly dry in afternoon and becoming brighter with sunny spells.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
40% in morning, improving 80% during afternoon.
Low cloud and visibility
Misty in the morning with patches of poor visibility. Also extensive cloud cover around 700 to 800m with some patches lower down. Visibility becoming good later in morning with clouds lifting and breaking up in the afternoon.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
A cloudy day with outbreaks of rain. The rain will become heavier later in morning and during afternoon, especially over southern Lakes
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
50%.
Maximum wind speed expected
Strong southwest winds, average speeds 30mph with gusts 50mph on higher ridges and summits.
Temperature
- At 800m 9 Celsius.
- Valley 10 Celsius rising to 18 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above the summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Good visibility becoming poor in more persistent rain. Extensive cloud cover above about 700 to 800m with some patches lower down, especially over western fells.
Mountain weather information
Fri 19 Sep
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A drier, brighter day with some sunshine and a few showers. Fresh west winds, strong on the tops.
Sat 20 Sep
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A return to cloudy skies and outbreaks of rain. Strong northeast winds.
Sun 21 Sep
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry with sunny periods and strong northeast winds, gales on the tops. Feeling colder.
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.