Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
Low for extent of low cloud on Tuesday and Wednesday. High for a return to changeable weather on Friday and Saturday.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
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.
Thunderstorms
Lightning is a significant mountain hazard which can result in serious injury or death. Mountain terrain often leaves one highly exposed to lightning strikes. Hail may give unpleasant conditions with torrential rain and localised flash flooding also possible, mainly in Summer months.
Heavy Persistent Rain
Heavy and persistent rain can lead to drenched clothing and footwear with waterproofs often becoming soaked through, especially if accompanied by strong winds. This can lead to significant loss of body heat and an increased likelihood of hypothermia. Terrain may turn increasingly boggy underfoot while streams can flood and become impassable. There may also be a risk of flooding in valleys or glens. If there is snow cover, a heightened avalanche hazard is possible and avalanche reports should be consulted where available.
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
Cloudy with scattered showers or longer spells of rain by the 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) |
10% | 20% | 60% | 80% | 70% | 50% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
N
4
|
E
8
|
E
12
|
E
11
|
E
9
|
E
6
|
| 300m |
N
2
|
E
5
|
E
9
|
NE
6
|
NE
4
|
SE
4
|
| Valley |
E
1
|
S
3
|
S
5
|
S
6
|
SW
4
|
S
4
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 6 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 8 |
| 300m | 4 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 9 |
| Valley | 4 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 8 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
14°
|
14°
|
14°
|
13°
|
12°
|
12°
|
| 300m |
15°
|
17°
|
17°
|
16°
|
15°
|
14°
|
| Valley |
16°
|
18°
|
18°
|
18°
|
17°
|
15°
|
| Freezing Level |
3,100m
|
3,000m
|
2,900m
|
2,800m
|
2,600m
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2,300m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
14°
|
13°
|
12°
|
11°
|
11°
|
11°
|
| 300m |
16°
|
17°
|
16°
|
16°
|
15°
|
13°
|
| Valley |
17°
|
19°
|
18°
|
17°
|
17°
|
15°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Showers could be slow moving and drenching where they occur in the afternoon and adequate clothing is advised.
Weather
The morning will see a lot of cloud with the odd light shower. Remaining cloudy into the afternoon with the chance of showers or some longer spells of rain developing, although some Fells may stay dry. Some heavy bursts with a risk of lightning. Showers and rain easing through the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
40% or much of the day.
Low cloud and visibility
Mostly good or very good in morning becoming poor or very poor in summit cloud with broken to overcast bases around 500 metres. No one area favoured for reliable cloud breaks.
Recent rainfall
Location: Malham
Altitude: 375m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0mm | 0mm | 11.8mm |
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
A mostly cloudy start to Wednesday morning with a few showers. Becoming dry with cloud breaking to allow some sunshine as the afternoon progresses.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
40% at first on Wednesday morning, improving to 80% in the afternoon.
Maximum wind speed expected
Northwesterly 15 -20mph with gusts 30-35mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 9 degrees Celsius becoming plus 15 degrees Celsius.
- Valley Plus 11 degrees Celsius rising to plus 20 degrees Celsius.
- Freezing level Well above the summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Poor or very poor with broken to overcast bases 300 metres at first. Cloud thinning and lifting above the summits by late morning. Very good or excellent visibility by late morning but poor or very poor in the early hours of the morning.
Mountain weather information
Thu 3 Jul
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry with sunny spells. Small chance of a light shower.
Fri 4 Jul
Sunrise:
Sunset:
After a dry and bright morning strengthening west or south-westerly winds will bring lowering cloud bases and outbreaks of rain for the afternoon.
Sat 5 Jul
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A cloudy day with rain or drizzle at times across the west, drier in the east. Rain turning showery in afternoon, with increasing risk of lightning.
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 Yorkshire Dales National Park covers an area of 683 square miles and is a collection of rivers, valleys and hills.