Mountain weather
Yorkshire Dales Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for a change from the current hot conditions towards much fresher and changeable conditions after the weekend. Lower confidence for thunderstorm detail on Saturday, and for cloud and precipitation detail on subsequent days.
This evening forecast
It will be a dry evening with very warm spells of sunshine.
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.
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.
Mountain weather forecast
A fine start but scattered heavy showers and thunderstorms, perhaps severe, likely to develop into the afternoon and evening.
| Time | 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) |
00% | 00% | 10% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 30% | 50% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
SE
10
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SE
9
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SE
10
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SE
15
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S
17
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S
15
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S
14
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SW
11
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| 300m |
SE
4
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SE
3
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E
4
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SE
10
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S
10
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S
10
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SW
8
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SW
6
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| Valley |
E
7
|
E
6
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E
7
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SE
7
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S
8
|
S
7
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SW
6
|
W
4
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Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 19 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 16 |
| 300m | 15 | 10 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 15 |
| Valley | 16 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 11 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
18°
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17°
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18°
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20°
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21°
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20°
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19°
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14°
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| 300m |
16°
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12°
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18°
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22°
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23°
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22°
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20°
|
16°
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| Valley |
19°
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18°
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20°
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24°
|
24°
|
23°
|
20°
|
16°
|
| Freezing Level |
3,300m
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3,100m
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3,500m
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3,500m
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3,600m
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3,600m
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3,400m
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3,200m
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Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
16°
|
15°
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16°
|
16°
|
17°
|
17°
|
17°
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12°
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| 300m |
16°
|
12°
|
18°
|
21°
|
22°
|
21°
|
20°
|
16°
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| Valley |
18°
|
17°
|
19°
|
24°
|
24°
|
23°
|
20°
|
16°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Plenty of drinking water and appropriate sun protection will be required. Any thunderstorms that develop could include frequent lightning, large hail and strong gusty winds, along with localised downpours.
Weather
Dry with clear skies overnight. Likely fine start with sunny spells but very quickly turning hot and humid. Heavy showers and possibly some severe thunderstorms then developing later in the afternoon and evening. These could include frequent lightning, large hail and strong gusty winds. Any heavy showers and thunderstorms gradually clearing north-eastwards after dusk.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90% or more for most of the day, perhaps briefly reducing to 80% during the afternoon and evening in any thunderstorms.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud could briefly obscure some tops above 500m in heavy showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening, but otherwise the summits should be cloud-free. Generally very good visibility, but poor or very poor in any heavy showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening.
Recent rainfall
Location: Malham
Altitude: 375m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0mm | 0mm | 2.6mm |
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
Generally dry with clear periods through the early hours, and a largely fine start to Sunday with bright or sunny spells. However, thicker cloud with bands of rain or showers will arrive from the west in the afternoon and evening, with some heavier bursts of rain in places.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90% or more for much of the day, perhaps reducing to 80% into the evening.
Maximum wind speed expected
South-Westerly 25mph, gust 35-40mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 11 Celsius rising to 18 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 13 Celsius rising to 21 Celsius.
- Freezing level Well above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Summits generally cloud-free except for in the early hours when a little patchy cloud likely, and more especially into the evening in more persistent/heavier rain or showers. Visibilities generally very good or good but poor in any summit cloud in the early hours, and more likely later in heavier rain/showers.
Mountain weather information
Mon 23 Jun
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Bright spells and scattered showers. Cooler. Fresh westerly winds.
Tue 24 Jun
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Probably rather cloudy with occasional showers or perhaps some longer spells of rain, although some brighter spells as well. Fresh westerly winds
Wed 25 Jun
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Variable cloud amounts but mostly dry. Moderate southwesterly winds.
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.