Lake District Weather Forecast
Last updated: Today at 18:01 (3h ago)
Tomorrow Sunday 17 May
Mountain Hazards
- Thunderstorms
- Strong Sunlight
- Severe Chill Effect
- Poor Visibility
Meteorologist's View
With cold air and fresh south-westerly winds be prepared for significant wind chill at height. Showers will be drenching through the afternoon and evening.
Summary
Variable amounts of cloud and scattered showers throughout the day. Showers will turn occasionally heavy and thundery in the afternoon and evening. Some sleet or wet snow is possible in any showers in the morning.
Mountain Forecast
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TypeWeather type | ||||||
| PrecipPrecipitation % | 20% | 30% | 40% | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| TempTemperature | 1°C | 1°C | 2°C | 2°C | 2°C | 2°C |
| FeelsFeels-like | -6°C | -5°C | -4°C | -4°C | -4°C | -4°C |
| WindWind speed | 35kph | 32kph | 35kph | 35kph | 34kph | 29kph |
| GustsWind gusts | 43kph | 43kph | 47kph | 47kph | 45kph | 35kph |
Chance of Cloud-Free Hill Top
60%
Visibility
Poor in cloud down to 850 metres at times, some patchy cloud around 700 metres at first. Otherwise good visibility outside of cloud and showers.
Mountain Hazards
- Thunderstorms
- Strong Sunlight
- Severe Chill Effect
- Poor Visibility
Meteorologist's View
With cold air and fresh south-westerly winds be prepared for significant wind chill at height. Showers will be drenching through the afternoon and evening.
Sunrise: 05:03, Sunset: 21:15
Monday 18 May
Summary
Rather cloudy at times with showers or some longer spells of rain, occasionally heavy, in the morning. Becoming drier through the afternoon with showers becoming fewer and lighter.
Chance of Cloud-Free Hill Top
60%, best chance in the afternoon
Visibility
Areas of cloud down to 700 to 900 metres in the morning, this mostly lifting off the tops through the afternoon with good visibility
Wind
Southwesterly 15 mph
Temperature
- At 800m: Plus 6 Celsius
- Valley: Plus 5 rising to 15 Celsius
- Freezing level: Above the summits
Sunrise: 05:02, Sunset: 21:17
Further Outlook
Tuesday 19 May
Summary
Overcast and windy with rain in the morning. Brighter with a chance of showers in the afternoon.
Sunrise: 05:00, Sunset: 21:19
Wednesday 20 May
Summary
Cloud with rain at times, drier later.
Sunrise: 04:58, Sunset: 21:20
Thursday 21 May
Summary
Chance of some cloud and light rain at first otherwise dry with bright spells.
Sunrise: 04:57, Sunset: 21:22
Forecast provided by the Met Office under the Open Government Licence.