Mountain weather
Lake District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for Wednesday. High for cool and showery weather to continue into the weekend
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.
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 occasional rain, drier and brighter by evening
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 800m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 800m) |
70% | 40% | 60% | 40% | 20% | 30% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
SW
26
|
SW
23
|
SW
24
|
W
22
|
W
28
|
W
31
|
| 600m |
SW
22
|
SW
21
|
SW
22
|
W
20
|
W
22
|
W
25
|
| 300m |
W
9
|
SW
10
|
SW
11
|
W
10
|
W
10
|
W
12
|
| Valley |
W
8
|
SW
11
|
SW
12
|
W
11
|
W
11
|
W
12
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m | 31 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 37 | 41 |
| 600m | 28 | 28 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 36 |
| 300m | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 31 |
| Valley | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 29 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
6°
|
6°
|
7°
|
8°
|
6°
|
5°
|
| 600m |
8°
|
8°
|
9°
|
10°
|
9°
|
7°
|
| 300m |
10°
|
11°
|
11°
|
12°
|
12°
|
10°
|
| Valley |
12°
|
13°
|
12°
|
14°
|
14°
|
12°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,600m
|
2,600m
|
2,500m
|
2,200m
|
1,900m
|
1,600m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
0°
|
1°
|
2°
|
4°
|
1°
|
-1°
|
| 600m |
3°
|
4°
|
5°
|
7°
|
5°
|
2°
|
| 300m |
8°
|
8°
|
8°
|
11°
|
10°
|
7°
|
| Valley |
11°
|
11°
|
10°
|
12°
|
12°
|
10°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Notable wind chill at height in the fresh southwesterly winds.
Weather
Most of the day will be cloudy. Some persistent rain at first, then the rest of the day will see mostly light and patchy rain, this most prevalent across western fells. Clearer weather with a few showers will extend from the west in the early evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30%, best chance in the evening
Low cloud and visibility
Widely poor in extensive cloud down to 600 to 900 metres shrouding many of the summits until early evening. Cloud lifting off the summits from early evening.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Sunny intervals and a few passing showers. These mostly light but the odd heavier shower possible across the far north of the Park. Strong, cold westerly winds.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80%
Maximum wind speed expected
Westerly average speeds of 25-30mph with gusts around 50mph over ridges and summits
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 8 Celsius
- Valley Plus 8 rising to 16 Celsius
- Freezing level Above summits
Low cloud and visibility
Very good visibility with patchy cloud around 750 to 900 metres in the morning, lifting above the summits in the afternoon
Mountain weather information
Fri 5 Jul
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Some bright or sunny intervals and the chance of a few showers. Light winds.
Sat 6 Jul
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A cool day with sunny spells and passing showers.
Sun 7 Jul
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Little change, remaining cool and unsettled with showers. Light winds.
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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.