Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for unsettled themes, moderate for rain and low cloud detail on Saturday and Sunday.
This evening forecast
Any showers around easing into the evening to leave behind clear skies and cold conditions.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
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.
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
A cold start to the day with a good deal of sunshine, becoming increasingly cloudy through the day.
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 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% | <05% | 10% | 10% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 20% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
E
13
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E
13
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NE
14
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E
16
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E
16
|
E
15
|
E
17
|
NE
18
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| 300m |
E
9
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NE
8
|
NE
12
|
E
15
|
E
13
|
NE
13
|
NE
14
|
NE
15
|
| Valley |
E
10
|
E
9
|
E
11
|
E
13
|
E
11
|
E
12
|
E
11
|
NE
13
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 19 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 |
| 300m | 16 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 |
| Valley | 21 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 27 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
1°
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0°
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0°
|
2°
|
4°
|
4°
|
3°
|
2°
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| 300m |
3°
|
3°
|
3°
|
5°
|
7°
|
7°
|
6°
|
4°
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| Valley |
4°
|
3°
|
4°
|
7°
|
9°
|
8°
|
7°
|
5°
|
| Freezing Level |
700m
|
700m
|
600m
|
700m
|
900m
|
1,000m
|
900m
|
800m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-4°
|
-4°
|
-5°
|
-3°
|
0°
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-1°
|
-2°
|
-4°
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| 300m |
0°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
1°
|
4°
|
3°
|
2°
|
0°
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| Valley |
0°
|
-1°
|
0°
|
3°
|
6°
|
6°
|
4°
|
2°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Suitable winter layers should be worn to ensure a comfortable day in the Park.
Weather
A cold start to the day with widespread frost possible, perhaps some isolated fog or freezing patches in the valleys. Away from any fog, plenty of sunshine around at first but becoming increasingly cloudy through the morning with the chance of an isolated shower.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
70%.
Low cloud and visibility
Generally excellent visibility, perhaps moderate in any isolated showers. Cloud bases largely above summits but occasional cloud in and around showers will cover hills above 500-600m.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9mm | 1.8mm | 4.8mm |
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 grey and wet start to the day with moderate to heavy rainfall in the morning, perhaps falling as sleet over highest peaks. This gradually clears to the east by the end of the afternoon or evening. Some significant rainfall accumulations possible, especially on northwesterly upslopes.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Less than 10% becoming 80% by the end of the day.
Maximum wind speed expected
North-northeasterly 15-20mph gusting 25-35mph becoming westerly 15mph gusting 20mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 2 Celsius becoming plus 6 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 5 Celsius becoming plus 9 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Poor or very poor in rain, drizzle and low cloud. Cloud bases covering hills 300-400m high. Cloud bases lifting to above summits and clearing east by the end of the day and visibilities improving to very good.
Mountain weather information
Mon 29 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Generally a fine and dry day with a good deal of sunshine, some isolated showers possible. Fresh to Strong southerly winds. Freezing level about summits.
Tue 30 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mist and fog around in the morning, slowly burning away to a fine day. Fresh to Strong southeasterly winds. Freezing level above summits.
Wed 1 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with perhaps some sun at times. Risk of heavy showers and thunder. Moderate easterly winds. Freezing level above summits.
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