Peak District
The southernmost Pennines, covering the entire Peak District National Park, also extending north to hills accessed from Hebden Bridge, and including the hills immediately north of Manchester.
Today's Forecast
Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
Mostly dry, partly cloudy
Dry most or all day. Variable amounts of sun and cloud, occasional patches drifting onto some higher slopes, but most summits often clear.
Warm
Comfortable temperatures on the hills, feeling pleasantly warm especially on lower ground. Beware of feeling cooler if exposed to wind on higher terrain.
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Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
Mostly dry, partly cloudy
Dry most or all day. Variable amounts of sun and cloud, occasional patches drifting onto some higher slopes, but most summits often clear.
Warm
Comfortable temperatures on the hills, feeling pleasantly warm especially on lower ground. Beware of feeling cooler if exposed to wind on higher terrain.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Saturday 27th July 2024
Last updated
Sat 27th Jul 24 at
7:30AM
Summary for all mountain areas
The remains of a front will bring a mostly cloudy day with rain on and off southern. Scotland southwards, whilst further north only isolated showers. Winds light, except in the far north of Scotland, and temporarily in west Wales, where blustery.
Headline for Peak District
Mostly cloudy; showery rain, clearing evening
How windy? (On the summits)
Southwest turning westerly, 15mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small
How Wet?
Showery rain now and again
Frequently dry, although from about midday, showery rain occasionally - the rain least likely southern Peak District. Will clear evening.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly very little
Hills substantially cloud free, although patches above 450m, rarely 300m at times forming in rain.
Chance of cloud free summits?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine in and out, although little sun afternoon. Visibility mostly very good.
Temperature (at 600m)
13C
And in the valleys
Between 18 and 21C.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Sunday 28th July 2024
Last updated
Sat 27th Jul 24 at
7:30AM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southerly, 10mph or less.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible.
How Wet?
Rain very unlikely
Cloud on the hills?
Not expected
Chance of cloud free summits?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Extensive sunshine. Excellent visibility.
Temperature (at 600m)
10C, rising to a warm 19C mid afternoon.
And in the valleys
Reaching 24 or locally 25C mid to late afternoon.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Monday 29th July 2024
Last updated
Sat 27th Jul 24 at
7:30AM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southerly 15 to 20mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small.
How Wet?
Rain very unlikely
Cloud on the hills?
Not expected
Chance of cloud free summits?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine; sometimes weak (due to high level cloud). Excellent visibility.
Temperature (at 600m)
11C rising to a warm 18C.
And in the valleys
25 or 26C in the afternoon.
Planning Outlook
Continued winds from the southwest will bring low cloud and occasional rain mainly to the NW Highlands. Otherwise largely or completely dry until around the middle of next week, with periods of sun and light wind - sometimes blustery NW Scotland.