Auchnafree Hill weather forecast.

787 m summit forecast for wind, cloud, rain and temperature. Updated 26 August 2026 at 04:40 UTC.

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Today on Auchnafree Hill.

Auchnafree Hill on Wednesday 26 August 2026: summit wind around 26 mph E, gusting 36 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 36% of daylight; feels like 5°C; 0.0 mm rain.

High confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Auchnafree Hill forecast.

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

High confidence
Wind26 mph E Gusts36 mph Feels5°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit36% Cloud base625 m Freezing level3,060 m Daylight06:06–20:27 · 14.4 h

Cloud-free timing: Around 0% early, improving to around 40% later.

A grey, cloudy day on Auchnafree Hill: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph early in the morning (strong winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 500–800 m in the morning, then around 800–1100 m around midday and 700–1000 m by late afternoon. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from midday into the afternoon. Little or no rain expected.

Medium confidence
Wind16 mph E Gusts20 mph Feels9°C Rain0.1 mm Cloud-free summit29% Cloud base762 m Freezing level2,970 m Daylight06:08–20:25 · 14.3 h

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

Thunder risk: moderate

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

Cloud-free timing: Around 0% early, improving to around 40% later.

A grey, cloudy day on Auchnafree Hill: summit wind broadly 5-20 mph, with gusts 15-25 mph early in the morning (fresh and blowy). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from around midday into the evening. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. Cloud base around 500–800 m in the morning, then around 900–1200 m around midday and 700–1000 m by late afternoon. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from midday into the afternoon. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on eastern slopes; the western side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. Little or no rain expected.

Medium confidence
Wind15 mph N Gusts21 mph Feels9°C Rain0.1 mm Cloud-free summit71% Cloud base911 m Freezing level2,975 m Daylight06:10–20:22 · 14.2 h

Forecast confidence: A low thunderstorm risk remains difficult to time precisely.

Thunder risk: low

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

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A fine day on Auchnafree Hill: summit wind broadly 10-20 mph, with gusts 15-25 mph during the morning (fresh and blowy). Thunderstorms are possible from late afternoon into the evening. Keep an escape route from exposed ridges and descend if thunder develops. Cloud base around 400-700 m in the morning, lifting to 1300-1600 m around midday. Summit cloud should lift later, bringing a better chance of clear views. Little or no rain expected.

Medium confidence
Wind12 mph NW Gusts15 mph Feels8°C Rain0.4 mm Cloud-free summit64% Cloud base899 m Freezing level2,716 m Daylight06:12–20:20 · 14.1 h

Forecast confidence: A low thunderstorm risk remains difficult to time precisely.

Thunder risk: low

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

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A mixed day on Auchnafree Hill: summit wind broadly 0-15 mph, with gusts 10-20 mph early in the morning (a moderate breeze). Thunderstorms are possible from late afternoon into the evening. Keep an escape route from exposed ridges and descend if thunder develops. Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, lifting to 800–1100 m around midday and 1300–1600 m by late afternoon. Summit cloud should lift later, bringing a better chance of clear views. Little or no rain expected.

Medium confidence
Wind12 mph W Gusts17 mph Feels7°C Rain1.2 mm Cloud-free summit64% Cloud base1,374 m Freezing level2,474 m Daylight06:14–20:17 · 14.1 h

Forecast confidence: A low thunderstorm risk remains difficult to time precisely.

Thunder risk: low

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

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A mixed day on Auchnafree Hill: summit wind broadly 5-15 mph, with gusts 10-20 mph during the afternoon (a moderate breeze). Thunderstorms are possible from early morning into the evening. Keep an escape route from exposed ridges and descend if thunder develops. Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, lifting to 1300–1600 m around midday and 1800–2100 m by late afternoon. Summit cloud should lift later, bringing a better chance of clear views. Some rain is likely, with up to around 2 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind27 mph W Gusts38 mph Feels4°C Rain6.9 mm Cloud-free summit43% Cloud base671 m Freezing level2,497 m Daylight06:16–20:14 · 14.0 h

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

Thunder risk: moderate

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

Cloud-free timing: Around 0% early, improving to around 100% later.

A mixed day on Auchnafree Hill: summit wind broadly 10-30 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph during the evening (strong winds). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from early morning into the evening. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. Much calmer lower down - generally 0-10 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, lifting to 600–900 m around midday and 900–1200 m by late afternoon. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from late afternoon into the evening. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on western slopes; the eastern 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. Low confidence (Summit wind could be roughly 18-49 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 18 to 49 mph; check again nearer the time.

Forecast run: 2026-08-26

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