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Lake District Forecast for Friday

Any early morning low level mist and fog patches quickly clearing. Otherwise a dry, sunny and breezy day and becoming rather warm at low levels in the afternoon.

Visibility

Poor visibility in any early mist or fog patches, otherwise very good visibility with no low cloud.

Chance of cloud free hill

100%

Wind

Gusting 20-25mph on summits and ridges.

Temperatures

  • Valley: Plus 7 Celsius rising 22 Celsius.
  • At 800m: Plus 7 rising 13 Celsius.
  • Freezing level: Above summits.

Outlook for next few days

Saturday 17 May

Dry and largely sunny once any early morning low cloud clears. Fresh summit winds.

Sunday 18 May

Dry, sunny and breezy with few patches of fair weather cloud developing. Fresh to strong summit winds.

Monday 19 May

Dry with sunny spells. Fresh summit winds.

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.

Enjoy the fells safely on a winter skills course