Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence for mostly fine, dry conditions. Moderate for cloud.
This evening forecast
Dry with spells of evening sunshine but low cloud returning from the east later. Gentle to moderate easterly breeze.
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
Overcast with bright spells developing, cloud returning by evening.
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 600m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 600m) |
00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
E
20
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E
17
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E
17
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E
17
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E
16
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E
14
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E
15
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E
17
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| 300m |
E
11
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E
9
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E
10
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E
12
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E
12
|
E
11
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E
12
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E
10
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| Valley |
E
9
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E
8
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E
8
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E
9
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E
10
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E
10
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E
10
|
E
8
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 26 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 24 |
| 300m | 15 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
| Valley | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
11°
|
11°
|
11°
|
12°
|
13°
|
15°
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14°
|
12°
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| 300m |
13°
|
13°
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13°
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14°
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16°
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18°
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17°
|
15°
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| Valley |
14°
|
14°
|
14°
|
16°
|
18°
|
20°
|
18°
|
15°
|
| Freezing Level |
3,300m
|
3,300m
|
3,300m
|
3,300m
|
3,300m
|
3,300m
|
3,200m
|
3,200m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
8°
|
8°
|
8°
|
8°
|
10°
|
12°
|
12°
|
9°
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| 300m |
12°
|
12°
|
11°
|
12°
|
14°
|
16°
|
15°
|
13°
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| Valley |
13°
|
13°
|
13°
|
14°
|
16°
|
18°
|
17°
|
14°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
High UV into the afternoon with appropriate sun protection advised.
Weather
Overcast and rather misty during the morning with extensive low cloud slowly lifting. Bright or sunny spells developing through the afternoon and cloud lifting clear of hills. Fine through the early evening but low cloud returning from the east around dusk. Moderate easterly breezes at height once again.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30% increasing to 90% by the afternoon, 50% from late evening.
Low cloud and visibility
Extensive cloud through the morning, with bases widely 300-500m, slowly lifting. Cloud base expected to clear tops by early afternoon, remaining above hills until late evening with returning broken cloud with bases 400-500m. Visibility poor in cloud, otherwise moderate or good visibilities with views of distant hills but remaining a little hazy.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0mm | 0.7mm | 0.8mm |
Measurement date:
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
Early low cloud and possible drizzle mostly clearing to bright or sunny spells during the afternoon. Low cloud and the risk of drizzle returning during the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30% at first and later, increasing to 90% by the afternoon.
Maximum wind speed expected
Easterly 15 mph gusting 20-25 mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 10 Celsius becoming plus 16 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 13 Celsius becoming plus 21 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Similar to Monday with cloud bases widely 300-500m, slowly lifting. Cloud base expected to clear tops by early afternoon, remaining above hills until late evening with returning broken cloud with bases 400-500m. Visibility poor in cloud, otherwise moderate or good visibilities with views of distant hills but remaining hazy.
Mountain weather information
Wed 20 Aug
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Another cloudy start, then bright or sunny spells developing. Most likely dry. Gentle to moderate east to northeasterly winds.
Thu 21 Aug
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry with variable amounts of cloud, probably most extensive through the morning. Small chance of light afternoon showers. Light or gentle northeasterly winds.
Fri 22 Aug
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry and mostly cloud to start but sunny spells soon developing. Gentle or light westerly winds.
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Summit specific forecast
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