Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for settled theme initially, Moderate for showers Thursday. Low for detail into the weekend.
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
Dry, bright and sunny morning, cloudier with isolated showers in the late morning and early afternoon.
| 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) |
<05% | 20% | 20% | 10% | 30% | 40% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
SW
11
|
W
15
|
W
16
|
W
17
|
W
16
|
W
17
|
| 300m |
SW
8
|
W
12
|
W
13
|
W
14
|
W
12
|
W
12
|
| Valley |
S
3
|
W
9
|
W
11
|
W
11
|
W
10
|
W
8
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 13 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 24 |
| 300m | 9 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 |
| Valley | 6 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
8°
|
11°
|
13°
|
14°
|
12°
|
12°
|
| 300m |
10°
|
14°
|
16°
|
16°
|
16°
|
14°
|
| Valley |
11°
|
15°
|
17°
|
18°
|
16°
|
15°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,800m
|
1,800m
|
1,900m
|
2,100m
|
2,200m
|
2,200m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
5°
|
8°
|
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
9°
|
| 300m |
9°
|
11°
|
13°
|
14°
|
13°
|
12°
|
| Valley |
11°
|
14°
|
15°
|
15°
|
14°
|
13°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Prolonged sunny spells allow for high or very high UV levels this time of year; SPF or protective clothing is recommended to limit the risk of sunstroke or heat related issues. Pack a hat, sun cream, and plenty of water.
Weather
Dry, bright and sunny through the morning, with a gentle westerly breeze. Cloud increasing toward midday with a chance of isolated showers developing in the late morning
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
95% becoming 60%.
Low cloud and visibility
Clear skies to start with excellent visibility and good views of distant hills. Partly cloudy skies through the afternoon, with bases well above peaks. Mod visibility in and around showers. Scattered low cloud into the evening, obscuring hills above 600m.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4mm | 2mm | 2mm |
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
Mist and fog patches in the early hours, soon clearing to a dry and bright morning. Plenty of brightness with sunny intervals becoming hazy. Increasing winds and cloud, with rain and low cloud arriving into the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90% becoming 30% into the evening.
Maximum wind speed expected
West-southwesterly around 15mph gusting 20mph increasing to gusts 35-40mph on exposed summits.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 10 Celsius becoming Plus 17 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 12 Celsius becoming Plus 22 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Poor visibility in early mist and fog patches improving quickly to very good visibility with clear views of distant hills by day. Visibility becoming moderate into the evening with cloud building from the northwest to obscure hills above 400-500m.
Mountain weather information
Sat 5 Jul
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with outbreaks of rain. Perhaps some brighter spells in the afternoon. Fresh to strong west-southwesterly winds.
Sun 6 Jul
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with outbreaks of heavy showers, risk of thunder. Moderate to fresh west-northwesterly winds.
Mon 7 Jul
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Partly cloudy with further showers likely. Brighter in the south and east. Strong northwesterly winds.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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The Peak District is home to a wide variety of magnificent hills, moors, outcrops and gritstone edges.