Mountain weather
Lake District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
Confidence is high for unsettled conditions with scattered showers at times through this period but confidence in forecast detail becomes low from Thursday.
This evening forecast
Dry with clear spells soon becoming cloudy with showery rain following northeast from the late evening. Near gale southwest summit winds.
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.
Mountain weather forecast
Cloudy with showery rain, frequent and heavy at times. Summit winds will be near gale southwesterly.
| 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) |
30% | 30% | 60% | 90% | 80% | 50% | 30% | 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 |
SW
34
|
SW
32
|
S
31
|
S
36
|
SW
35
|
SW
26
|
SW
18
|
W
14
|
| 600m |
S
26
|
SW
27
|
S
26
|
S
30
|
SW
30
|
SW
23
|
SW
15
|
W
11
|
| 300m |
S
11
|
S
10
|
S
10
|
S
13
|
S
14
|
SW
10
|
SW
7
|
NW
4
|
| Valley |
SW
10
|
S
10
|
S
11
|
S
12
|
SW
14
|
SW
10
|
W
7
|
NW
5
|
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 | 40 | 38 | 38 | 44 | 43 | 32 | 22 | 17 |
| 600m | 34 | 35 | 34 | 39 | 40 | 30 | 19 | 15 |
| 300m | 28 | 27 | 28 | 33 | 32 | 23 | 16 | 12 |
| Valley | 25 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 22 | 16 | 12 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
7°
|
7°
|
8°
|
9°
|
9°
|
9°
|
9°
|
9°
|
| 600m |
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
11°
|
11°
|
11°
|
11°
|
10°
|
| 300m |
12°
|
12°
|
12°
|
12°
|
13°
|
13°
|
13°
|
12°
|
| Valley |
15°
|
14°
|
14°
|
14°
|
14°
|
16°
|
15°
|
15°
|
| Freezing Level |
2,000m
|
2,000m
|
2,300m
|
2,400m
|
2,300m
|
2,200m
|
2,300m
|
2,300m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
1°
|
2°
|
3°
|
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
6°
|
6°
|
| 600m |
5°
|
5°
|
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
7°
|
8°
|
8°
|
| 300m |
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
11°
|
12°
|
12°
|
| Valley |
13°
|
13°
|
12°
|
12°
|
12°
|
14°
|
14°
|
14°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Low cloud and heavy rain will lower the visibility to very poor at times making navigation difficult.
Weather
Cloudy with showery rain becoming frequent and heavy at times from the morning. This will turn showery through the afternoon before clearing from the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
10%.
Low cloud and visibility
Extensive cloud 400-600m will lift to 600-800m for a time in the evening The visibility fall poor or very poor in rain.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Any early low cloud will lift during the morning to leave the day dry with increasing sunny spells.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
10% in the early morning soon increasing to 40%.
Maximum wind speed expected
Variable 5-10mph.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 12 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 10 Celsius rising Plus 22 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above the summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Extensive overnight cloud 400-600m in the early morning will soon lift to 700-900m. The visibility will be good away from cloud.
Mountain weather information
Thu 17 Jul
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with showery rain becoming frequent and heavy at times. Summit winds will be near gale southwest.
Fri 18 Jul
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with the chance of a few showers. Summit winds will be moderate southwest.
Sat 19 Jul
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with scattered showers. Summit winds will be moderate southwest.
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.