Lake District weather forecast for Monday 29 April
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Issued: 28 April at 15:59
Wet and windy with summit gales.
Lake District Weather
Cloudy with outbreaks of rain overnight. Remaining cloudy with outbreaks of heavy rain during daylight hours, although perhaps turning more showery later in the afternoon and evening with some drier spells.
Visibility
Extensive cloud, base 300 to 600m, becoming 600 to 900m for a time during the afternoon. Visibility moderate to very poor, but good at times at low levels.
Chance of Cloud Free Hill Top
10% rising to 30% for a time in the afternoon.
Monday's forecast:
| Time | 00:00 - 03:00 | 03:00 - 06:00 | 06:00 - 09:00 | 09:00 - 12:00 | 12:00 - 15:00 | 15:00 - 18:00 |
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| Chance of precipitation | 40% | 50% | 50% | 80% | 90% | 80% |
| At Valley | ||||||
| Temp | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Wind (mph) | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 19 |
| Max gusts (mph) | 24 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 35 | 40 |
| Wind direction | SW | SW | S | S | S | S |
| At 300m | ||||||
| Temp | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Wind (mph) | 11 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 17 |
| Max gusts (mph) | 26 | 24 | 28 | 34 | 40 | 42 |
| Wind direction | SW | SW | S | S | S | S |
| At 600m | ||||||
| Temp | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Wind (mph) | 24 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 33 | 36 |
| Max gusts (mph) | 33 | 31 | 35 | 41 | 48 | 51 |
| Wind direction | SW | SW | S | S | S | S |
| At 900m | ||||||
| Temp | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Wind (mph) | 28 | 26 | 30 | 35 | 40 | 43 |
| Max gusts (mph) | 36 | 33 | 38 | 46 | 54 | 56 |
| Wind direction | SW | SW | S | S | S | S |
Daylight
Provided by time.isLake District Forecast for Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain overnight. This should thin and clear with bright and sunny spells developing through the morning. More in the way of high level cloud alter in the afternoon and evening, the chance of the odd showers. Windy.
Visibility
Extensive cloud, base 400 to 700m overnight, soon lifting and breaking above the summits. Visibility moderate to very poor, becoming mostly very good during daylight hours.
Chance of cloud free hill
30% overnight rising to 90% from much of daylight hours.
Wind
South or Southeast 30 gusting 45mph.
Temperatures
- Valley: Plus 5 rising to 13 Celsius
- At 800m: Plus 3 to 5 Celsius
- Freezing level: Above the summits.
Outlook for next few days
Wednesday 01 May
Mainly dry and bright. Early low cloud possible. Chance of a shower. Light southeast winds at height.
Thursday 02 May
Bright and sunny spells. Early low cloud possible, mainly east. Fresh or strong northeast winds at height.
Friday 03 May
Bright and sunny spells. Early low cloud possible, mainly east. Fresh or strong north or northeast winds at height.
An overview of weather in the Lake District
Summer:
The summer season in the Lake District actually runs from March to October. The driest period runs between March and June.
The weather is renowned for changing rapidly and rainfall is a predominant feature. The wettest area in the Lake District is known as Sprinkling Tarn which receives approximately 5000mm of rainfall every year!
Winter:
The wettest months run from October to January.
Snowfall typically falls from November to March. The valleys of the Lake District receive around 20 days of snow and 200 days of rain per year.