Arnside Knott weather forecast.

159 m summit forecast for wind, cloud, rain and temperature. Updated 25 August 2026 at 15:32 UTC.

At a glance

Today on Arnside Knott.

Arnside Knott on Tuesday 25 August 2026: summit wind around 14 mph E, gusting 20 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 100% of daylight; feels like 13°C; 0.0 mm rain.

High confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Arnside Knott forecast.

Conditions can change quickly with height. Use the day-by-day summit detail below, then check again close to departure.

High confidence
Wind14 mph E Gusts20 mph Feels13°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit100% Cloud base1,347 m Freezing level3,300 m Daylight06:05–20:20 · 14.2 h

A fine day on Arnside Knott: summit wind broadly 5-20 mph, with gusts 15-25 mph during the evening (a moderate breeze). Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 600-1400 m) - clear summits. Little or no rain expected.

Medium confidence
Wind11 mph E Gusts17 mph Feels15°C Rain5.3 mm Cloud-free summit100% Cloud base1,487 m Freezing level3,050 m Daylight06:07–20:17 · 14.2 h

Forecast confidence: Thunderstorm timing is inherently uncertain and may shift by several hours.

Thunder risk: moderate

from the morning into the evening. Leave exposed summits and ridges if thunder develops.

A mixed day on Arnside Knott: summit wind broadly 5-15 mph, with gusts 10-20 mph around midday (a moderate breeze). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from the morning into the evening. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 1400-3100 m) - clear summits. Some rain is likely, with around 5-10 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind12 mph NE Gusts17 mph Feels15°C Rain9.4 mm Cloud-free summit100% Cloud base742 m Freezing level3,090 m Daylight06:09–20:15 · 14.1 h

Forecast confidence: Thunderstorm timing is inherently uncertain and may shift by several hours.

Thunder risk: moderate

from the morning into the evening. Leave exposed summits and ridges if thunder develops.

Spate watch

Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Assess them at the water and turn back if unsure.

A wild day on Arnside Knott: summit wind broadly 5-15 mph, with gusts 10-20 mph during the evening (a moderate breeze). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from the morning into the evening. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 13:00 until around 03:00 the following day. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 600-1500 m) - clear summits. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 5-10 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably.

Medium confidence
Wind11 mph W Gusts15 mph Feels15°C Rain5.1 mm Cloud-free summit100% Cloud base456 m Freezing level3,017 m Daylight06:11–20:12 · 14.0 h

Forecast confidence: Thunderstorm timing is inherently uncertain and may shift by several hours.

Thunder risk: high

from the morning into the evening. Leave exposed summits and ridges if thunder develops.

Spate watch

Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Assess them at the water and turn back if unsure.

A mixed day on Arnside Knott: summit wind broadly 0-15 mph, with gusts 10-20 mph during the evening (a moderate breeze). Thunderstorms are a significant hazard from the morning into the evening. Exposed summits and ridges are a poor choice while storms are nearby. The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 00:00 until around 23:00. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 400-700 m) - clear summits. Some rain is likely, with around 5-10 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind8 mph SW Gusts11 mph Feels12°C Rain9.2 mm Cloud-free summit100% Cloud base460 m Freezing level2,745 m Daylight06:13–20:10 · 14.0 h

Forecast confidence: Rain is possible, but forecast models differ by about 12 hours on when it arrives.

Spate watch

Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Assess them at the water and turn back if unsure.

A wild day on Arnside Knott: summit wind broadly 0-15 mph, with gusts 5-15 mph during the afternoon (a moderate breeze). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 14:00 until around 03:00 the following day. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 400-700 m) - clear summits. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 5-10 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably.

Medium confidence
Wind10 mph SW Gusts14 mph Feels12°C Rain6.9 mm Cloud-free summit100% Cloud base688 m Freezing level2,489 m Daylight06:14–20:08 · 13.9 h

Forecast confidence: Thunderstorm timing is inherently uncertain and may shift by several hours.

Thunder risk: high

from early morning into the evening. Leave exposed summits and ridges if thunder develops.

Spate watch

Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Assess them at the water and turn back if unsure.

A mixed day on Arnside Knott: summit wind broadly 5-15 mph, with gusts 10-20 mph during the afternoon (a moderate breeze). Thunderstorms are a significant hazard from early morning into the evening. Exposed summits and ridges are a poor choice while storms are nearby. The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 00:00 until around 03:00 the following day. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 400-700 m) - clear summits. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on southwestern slopes; the northeastern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. Some rain is likely, with around 5-10 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind17 mph W Gusts24 mph Feels12°C Rain10.2 mm Cloud-free summit100% Cloud base460 m Freezing level2,331 m Daylight06:16–20:05 · 13.8 h

Forecast confidence: Thunderstorm timing is inherently uncertain and may shift by several hours.

Thunder risk: high

from early morning into the evening. Leave exposed summits and ridges if thunder develops.

Spate watch

Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Assess them at the water and turn back if unsure.

A wild day on Arnside Knott: summit wind broadly 10-20 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph during the afternoon (fresh and blowy). Thunderstorms are a significant hazard from early morning into the evening. Exposed summits and ridges are a poor choice while storms are nearby. The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 00:00 until around 17:00. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 400-2000 m) - clear summits. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on western slopes; the eastern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 10-20 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably.

Forecast run: 2026-08-25

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