Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
Generally high confidence. Some uncertainty in persistence of heavy rain and wind strength on Monday and chance of rain on Wednesday.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Gales
Gale force winds (gusts over 50mph) make walking difficult and strenuous with a potential to be blown over by gusts. There is often a marked increase in winds through cols or on exposed ridges and summits. Distances can take longer to cover and compass bearings become harder to follow accurately.
Severe Chill Effect
Wind significantly lowers the ‘feels-like’ temperature relative to the actual temperature, with even moderate winds significantly adding to the chilling effect. Strong winds can result in a severe and debilitating wind chill many degrees below the actual temperature. This effect will be enhanced in rain or wet snow. Without protection, prolonged exposure could result in frost nip or frostbite on exposed parts of the body and/or hypothermia.
Mountain weather forecast
Dry with sunny spells, a cold wind.
| Time | 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% | 10% | 20% | 30% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
W
20
|
SW
16
|
W
14
|
SW
16
|
SW
19
|
SW
23
|
| 300m |
W
14
|
SW
11
|
SW
10
|
SW
10
|
SW
13
|
S
16
|
| Valley |
W
8
|
SW
3
|
SW
5
|
SW
6
|
SW
7
|
S
10
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 25 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 27 | 34 |
| 300m | 21 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 22 | 26 |
| Valley | 23 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 21 | 25 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-1°
|
0°
|
0°
|
1°
|
2°
|
2°
|
| 300m |
2°
|
2°
|
3°
|
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
| Valley |
2°
|
1°
|
4°
|
4°
|
3°
|
4°
|
| Freezing Level |
300m
|
400m
|
600m
|
700m
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800m
|
900m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-8°
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-6°
|
-5°
|
-4°
|
-4°
|
-4°
|
| 300m |
-3°
|
-2°
|
-1°
|
0°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
| Valley |
-2°
|
0°
|
2°
|
2°
|
0°
|
1°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
A fine sunny day, but with a notable wind chill. Some icy surfaces are likely in the morning.
Weather
Dry through the early hours with clear spells. Dry with plenty of sunshine through the day, but fresh winds giving a chilly feel to the day. Patchy cloud increases through the afternoon and evening. Strengthening winds and rain spreads east late evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90% or more by day, 40% by late evening.
Low cloud and visibility
Very good or excellent visibility with hills cloud free for much of the day. Moderate visibility in late rain as cloud lowers to 500-600m.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 17.7mm | 30.9mm | 32.1mm |
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
Strong winds with a risk of gales and outbreaks of often heavy rain through the early hours and much of the day. Rain continuing through the evening, but winds graudually easing.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Nil
Maximum wind speed expected
South-southwest 25 gusting 40-45 mph, easing to 20 gusting 30 mph late afternoon, 15-20 mph in the evening.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 6 Celsius rising to 8 Celsius
- Valley Plus 5 Celsius rising to 10 Celsius
- Freezing level Above the summits
Low cloud and visibility
Very poor visibility in heavy rain with persistent cloud down to 350-400m.
Mountain weather information
Tue 2 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Overnight rain clears to a largely dry day with sunny spells. Moderate southwest winds. Freezing level above the summits.
Wed 3 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A mix of low cloud and some sunny spells. A few showers are possible, most likely in the afternoon. Moderate southwest winds. Freezing level above the summits.
Thu 4 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Heavy rain sweeping east with southerly winds freshening for a time. This clears to drier brighter conditions and lighter winds later in the day. Freezing level above the summits.
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Summit specific forecast
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