Mountain weather
Lake District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for hot and dry weather on Sunday then turning cooler and more unsettled early next week. Low confidence for rainfall details from Tuesday.
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
Dry, sunny and hot. Cloudier in afternoon.
| Time | 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% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
E
15
|
E
12
|
E
9
|
E
8
|
E
11
|
E
16
|
| 600m |
E
14
|
E
9
|
E
7
|
E
7
|
E
10
|
E
17
|
| 300m |
E
4
|
SE
2
|
SE
4
|
NE
3
|
NE
5
|
E
8
|
| Valley |
NE
3
|
S
4
|
SE
5
|
SW
4
|
NE
5
|
NE
9
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m | 18 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 23 |
| 600m | 19 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 25 |
| 300m | 13 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 19 |
| Valley | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 16 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
19°
|
18°
|
18°
|
18°
|
17°
|
15°
|
| 600m |
18°
|
20°
|
21°
|
20°
|
20°
|
16°
|
| 300m |
19°
|
23°
|
24°
|
23°
|
22°
|
18°
|
| Valley |
21°
|
23°
|
24°
|
24°
|
24°
|
21°
|
| Freezing Level |
3,000m
|
3,100m
|
3,400m
|
3,500m
|
3,200m
|
3,100m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
15°
|
15°
|
17°
|
16°
|
15°
|
12°
|
| 600m |
15°
|
18°
|
19°
|
19°
|
18°
|
13°
|
| 300m |
18°
|
23°
|
24°
|
24°
|
22°
|
17°
|
| Valley |
21°
|
23°
|
24°
|
25°
|
24°
|
20°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
A significant risk of dehydration and heat exhaustion. Temperatures reaching 24 to 27 Celsius in the valleys.
Weather
Clear and warm night. Dry and sunny in the morning then cloudier in the afternoon and evening with a chance of a few light showers but most places staying dry. Warm from the start, becoming hot again by late morning.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
100%.
Low cloud and visibility
Good visibility with any cloud staying above summits.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Rather cloudy overnight with a few showers, heavy at times with a small chance of thunder. Drier with longer sunny spells in the afternoon and evening. Breezy on the tops.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
60% in morning becoming 90% in afternoon.
Maximum wind speed expected
South or Southwest 20 to 25mph gusts 35mph.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 13 or 14C.
- Valley Plus 16C rising to 22 or 23C.
- Freezing level Well above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Patchy cloud with bases 600 to 800m in the morning with occasionally poor visibility in rain. Cloud clearing in the afternoon with good visibility.
Mountain weather information
Tue 15 Jul
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A dry start then showers or longer spells of rain spreading east. Breezy, with summit gales for a time.
Wed 16 Jul
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Sunny spells and scattered showers. Rather warm in the valleys. Light winds.
Thu 17 Jul
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Likely to be mainly dry and bright with light winds. A small chance of rain in evening.
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.