Chrome Hill weather forecast.

443 m summit in Peak District. Seven-day wind, cloud, rain and temperature forecast, updated 27 August 2026 at 04:40 UTC.

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Today on Chrome Hill.

Chrome Hill on Thursday 27 August 2026: summit wind around 18 mph E, gusting 25 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 64% of daylight; feels like 14°C; 25.2 mm rain.

Medium confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Chrome Hill forecast.

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

Medium confidence
Wind18 mph E Gusts25 mph Feels14°C Rain25.2 mm Cloud-free summit64% Cloud base495 m Freezing level3,120 m Daylight06:07–20:09 · 14.0 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.

Severe spate risk

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

Cloud-free timing: Cloudier around midday at about 0%; around 100% early and 100% later.

A wild day on Chrome Hill: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph early in the morning (fresh and blowy). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from the morning into the evening. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. Severe spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may become unsafe or impassable. Most likely from around 11:00 until around 22:00. Cloud base mostly around 400–700 m through daylight. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from late afternoon into the evening. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 20-40 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably.

Medium confidence
Wind25 mph W Gusts36 mph Feels13°C Rain3.2 mm Cloud-free summit93% Cloud base455 m Freezing level2,810 m Daylight06:09–20:07 · 13.9 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.

Cloud-free timing: Around 67% early, improving to around 100% later.

A mixed day on Chrome Hill: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph during the evening (strong winds). 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. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 400-700 m) - clear summits. 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 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Confidence moderate (forecast models agree on the walking impact of the wind) - the summit peak could reasonably be 22-29 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind20 mph SW Gusts28 mph Feels12°C Rain1.9 mm Cloud-free summit100% Cloud base473 m Freezing level2,763 m Daylight06:11–20:04 · 13.9 h

Forecast confidence: Forecast models disagree on whether meaningful rain reaches the hills during 10:00-16:00.

A mixed day on Chrome Hill: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph early in the morning (fresh and blowy). 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 up to around 2 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind20 mph SW Gusts28 mph Feels11°C Rain1.5 mm Cloud-free summit100% Cloud base935 m Freezing level2,795 m Daylight06:13–20:02 · 13.8 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 Chrome Hill: summit wind broadly 15-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph during the evening (fresh and blowy). 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 400-1900 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 up to around 2 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Confidence moderate (forecast models agree on the walking impact of the wind) - the summit peak could reasonably be 17-25 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind35 mph W Gusts49 mph Feels7°C Rain2.1 mm Cloud-free summit85% Cloud base910 m Freezing level1,956 m Daylight06:14–20:00 · 13.8 h

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

Thunder risk: low

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

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A wild day on Chrome Hill: summit wind broadly 25-40 mph, with gusts 45-55 mph during the afternoon (gale-force winds). Thunderstorms are possible from the morning into the afternoon. Keep an escape route from exposed ridges and descend if thunder develops. Much calmer lower down - generally 15-25 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. 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 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 29-42 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 29-42 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind29 mph W Gusts41 mph Feels5°C Rain2.6 mm Cloud-free summit100% Cloud base1,376 m Freezing level2,040 m Daylight06:16–19:57 · 13.7 h

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

A mixed day on Chrome Hill: summit wind broadly 20-35 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph around midday (gale-force winds). Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 900-1500 m) - clear summits. 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 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 20-34 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 20-34 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Forecast run: 2026-08-27

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