What weather data do you provide?

We provide detailed weather forecasts including temperature, precipitation, wind speed, UV index, pressure, humidity, cloud cover, and visibility for UK and Ireland locations including hills and mountains.

How accurate are UK hill weather forecasts?

Our forecasts use data from multiple weather services including Open-Meteo, WeatherAPI, and OpenWeatherMap, providing hourly forecasts for the next 24 hours and daily forecasts for 14 days ahead.

Is this weather service good for hill running, trail running and fell running?

Yes, our service is perfect for hill runners, trail runners and fell runners. We provide detailed hill and mountain weather forecasts including wind conditions, precipitation, visibility, and temperature - all crucial factors for planning safe and enjoyable running routes in the UK hills and mountains. Whether you're doing fell running in the Lake District, hill running in Scotland, or trail running in Wales, our forecasts help you plan your runs.

Can I see live weather radar?

Yes, we provide live weather radar showing precipitation and wind conditions across the UK and Ireland, updated in real-time using RainViewer data.

What is the freezing level and why does it matter for hillwalking?

The freezing level is the altitude at which the air temperature drops to 0°C. For hillwalkers, this is crucial safety information because rain at lower elevations will fall as snow or ice above the freezing level. Our summit conditions panel shows the current freezing level so you can plan appropriately and carry the right equipment.

How do you calculate summit weather conditions?

We calculate summit conditions using meteorological principles: temperature drops approximately 0.65°C per 100 metres of altitude gain (the lapse rate), and wind speeds increase by roughly 15% per 300 metres. We also estimate cloud base using the dewpoint spread and show wind chill temperatures to help you plan safe mountain trips.

What mountains and hills are included in your database?

We use the Database of British and Irish Hills (DoBIH), which includes over 20,000 hills and mountains across the UK and Ireland. This covers all Munros, Corbetts, Grahams, Donalds, Wainwrights, Hewitts, Nuttalls, Marilyns, and many more classifications. Simply search for any hill by name to get detailed summit weather forecasts.

What does cloud base mean for mountain weather?

Cloud base is the altitude at which clouds begin to form. If the cloud base is lower than the summit you're climbing, you'll be walking in cloud with reduced visibility. We estimate cloud base using the temperature and dewpoint spread, helping you know whether you'll have clear views or be navigating in mist.

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Weather Overview

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Precipitation

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Temperature Details

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Current Conditions

Calm

<1 mph

Light Air

1-3 mph

Light Breeze

4-7 mph

Gentle Breeze

8-12 mph

Moderate Breeze

13-18 mph

Fresh Breeze

19-24 mph

Strong Breeze

25-31 mph

Near Gale

32-38 mph

Gale

39-46 mph

Strong Gale

47-54 mph

Storm

55-63 mph

Violent Storm

64-72 mph

Hurricane

>73 mph

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Temperature Details

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Temperature Forecast (Next 5 Days)

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