Mountain weather
Lake District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
Confidence is high for settled conditions throughout this period, lower for western extent of overnight low cloud in east.
This evening forecast
Dry with sunny periods and light 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
A sunny and warm day with light summit winds.
| 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) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
SE
8
|
E
9
|
E
8
|
SE
9
|
E
11
|
E
11
|
E
12
|
E
19
|
| 600m |
SE
7
|
E
7
|
SE
5
|
SE
6
|
E
9
|
E
10
|
E
11
|
E
15
|
| 300m |
SE
2
|
E
2
|
NE
1
|
SE
2
|
E
4
|
SE
5
|
E
5
|
E
4
|
| Valley |
E
2
|
NE
3
|
NW
2
|
S
2
|
SE
5
|
SE
5
|
E
4
|
NE
4
|
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 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 23 |
| 600m | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 20 |
| 300m | 5 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 |
| Valley | 9 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
13°
|
13°
|
12°
|
12°
|
14°
|
16°
|
15°
|
15°
|
| 600m |
14°
|
13°
|
13°
|
14°
|
16°
|
18°
|
17°
|
15°
|
| 300m |
13°
|
13°
|
14°
|
17°
|
20°
|
21°
|
20°
|
16°
|
| Valley |
16°
|
15°
|
15°
|
18°
|
20°
|
22°
|
21°
|
18°
|
| Freezing Level |
3,500m
|
3,600m
|
3,500m
|
3,500m
|
3,500m
|
3,400m
|
3,300m
|
3,300m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
12°
|
11°
|
11°
|
10°
|
12°
|
14°
|
13°
|
11°
|
| 600m |
13°
|
12°
|
12°
|
13°
|
15°
|
16°
|
16°
|
12°
|
| 300m |
13°
|
13°
|
14°
|
17°
|
20°
|
21°
|
20°
|
16°
|
| Valley |
16°
|
15°
|
15°
|
18°
|
20°
|
22°
|
22°
|
18°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
With the day staying mostly cloud free precautions need to be taken to avoid the strong sunlight.
Weather
Early low cloud over the Eastern and far Eastern Fells soon clears to leave a dry and sunny day with light summit winds.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90%
Low cloud and visibility
The visibility will be good with cloud free summits after patchy cloud above 600m in the east clears in the morning.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Early low cloud across the Eastern and Far Eastern Fells will soon clear to leave a sunny and warm day. Cloud will return to the Eastern fells from the late evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30% in the east in the morning otherwise 90%
Maximum wind speed expected
East 10-15mph.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 18 Celsius
- Valley Plus 10 Celsius rising to Plus 22 Celsius
- Freezing level Above the summits
Low cloud and visibility
The visibility will be good away from cloud. Cloud will be broken above 600m in the east at first in the morning.
Mountain weather information
Tue 19 Aug
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy, dry with the best of the bright spells in the west. Moderate northeast summit wind with freezing level above the summits.
Wed 20 Aug
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy but dry with increasing sunny spells. Moderate northeast summit wind with freezing level above the summits
Thu 21 Aug
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with bright spells and the chance of an odd shower. Moderate northeast summit wind with freezing level above the summits
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.