Lake District Weather Forecast
Last updated: Yesterday at 18:01 (10h ago)
Today Thursday 1 Oct
Sunrise: 07:15Sunset: 18:48
Summary
Scattered to frequent showers in the morning, these heavy and perhaps thundery at times. Becoming drier in the afternoon with showers less frequent and not as heavy, with longer sunny spells developing.
Mountain forecast at
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TypeWeather type | ||||||
| PrecipPrecipitation % | 50% | 30% | 20% | 10% | 40% | 20% |
| TempTemperature | 6°C | 7°C | 7°C | 7°C | 7°C | 6°C |
| FeelsFeels-like | 2°C | 2°C | 2°C | 2°C | 2°C | 1°C |
| WindWind speed | 29kph | 31kph | 32kph | 37kph | 42kph | 45kph |
| GustsWind gusts | 35kph | 40kph | 45kph | 48kph | 51kph | 56kph |
Chance of cloud-free hill top
30% early morning, rising to 70% by afternoon
Visibility
Quite extensive cloud down to 500m or so in frequent showers in the morning and visibilities falling temporarily poor in heavy showers. More by way of breaks developing through the afternoon with cloud mainly above summits and good or excellent visibilities outwith showers.
Mountain hazards
- Gales
- Poor Visibility
- Thunderstorms
Meteorologist's view
Gusts of around 40mph on the tops will give difficult walking conditions with a risk of being blown off balance. Navigation could be challenging with energy output significantly increased when walking into the wind. Feeling quite chilly on the tops in rain and strong winds.
Further outlook
Tomorrow Friday 2 Oct
Sunrise: 07:17Sunset: 18:46
Summary
Heavy showers forming longer spells of rain at times throughout the day, drier weather only arriving in the evening. A moderate chance of hail and lightning. Saturated ground may make for challenging conditions underfoot. Feeling chilly on the tops in strong winds and persistent rain.
Chance of cloud-free hill top
Little chance through the day, rising 70% in late evening.
Visibility
Quite widespread cloud down to 300-500m throughout the day and visibilities poor in heavy rain and hill fog. This cloud only lifting and breaking after sunset.
Wind
South-southwest 35-50mph.
Temperature
- At 800m: Plus 4C to plus 8C.
- Valley: Plus 12C rising to plus 18C by day.
- Freezing level: Above summits.
Saturday 3 Oct
Sunrise: 07:18Sunset: 18:43
Summary
Low confidence. Likely quite cloudy. Chance of some patchy rain, small chance of more persistent and heavy rain. Fresh to moderate southwest winds. Freezing level above summits.
Sunday 4 Oct
Sunrise: 07:20Sunset: 18:41
Summary
Rather cloudy with some light drizzly showers. Fresh to moderate southwest winds. Freezing level above summits.
Monday 5 Oct
Sunrise: 07:22Sunset: 18:38
Summary
Cloudy again with some light drizzly showers. Fresh to strong westerly winds. Freezing level above summits.
Forecast provided by the Met Office under the Open Government Licence.