Fellbarrow weather forecast.

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

At a glance

Today on Fellbarrow.

Fellbarrow on Thursday 27 August 2026: summit wind around 18 mph E, gusting 25 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 100% of daylight; feels like 16°C; 2.9 mm rain.

Medium confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Fellbarrow 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 Feels16°C Rain2.9 mm Cloud-free summit100% Cloud base960 m Freezing level3,170 m Daylight06:10–20:18 · 14.1 h

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

Thunder risk: moderate

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

A mixed day on Fellbarrow: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph during the morning (fresh and blowy). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from late afternoon into the evening. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 900-1500 m) - clear summits. Some rain is likely, with around 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind22 mph W Gusts31 mph Feels13°C Rain3.3 mm Cloud-free summit100% Cloud base432 m Freezing level2,890 m Daylight06:12–20:15 · 14.1 h

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

Thunder risk: moderate

from early morning into around midday. Leave exposed summits and ridges if thunder develops.

A mixed day on Fellbarrow: summit wind broadly 15-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph around midday (strong winds). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from early morning into around midday. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. 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 18-26 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind14 mph SW Gusts19 mph Feels12°C Rain3.3 mm Cloud-free summit100% Cloud base461 m Freezing level2,770 m Daylight06:14–20:13 · 14.0 h

Forecast confidence: Rain is possible, but forecast models differ by about 9 hours on when it arrives.

A mixed day on Fellbarrow: summit wind broadly 5-20 mph, with gusts 15-25 mph during the afternoon (a moderate breeze). 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 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind19 mph S Gusts26 mph Feels13°C Rain3.1 mm Cloud-free summit100% Cloud base570 m Freezing level2,660 m Daylight06:15–20:11 · 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.

A mixed day on Fellbarrow: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph around midday (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. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 400-1000 m) - clear summits. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on southern slopes; the northern 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.

Medium confidence
Wind38 mph W Gusts54 mph Feels7°C Rain11.5 mm Cloud-free summit71% Cloud base884 m Freezing level1,814 m Daylight06:17–20:08 · 13.8 h

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

Spate watch

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

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A wild day on Fellbarrow: summit wind broadly 30-45 mph, with gusts 50-60 mph during the afternoon (gale-force winds). 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. Much calmer lower down - generally 15-25 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. 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. 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. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 29-45 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 29-45 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind34 mph W Gusts48 mph Feels3°C Rain12.7 mm Cloud-free summit100% Cloud base530 m Freezing level1,707 m Daylight06:19–20:06 · 13.8 h

Forecast confidence: Rain is possible, but forecast models differ by about 14 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 Fellbarrow: summit wind broadly 25-40 mph, with gusts 45-55 mph around midday (gale-force winds). 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 08:00 until around 03:00 the following day. Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 500-800 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. 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.

Forecast run: 2026-08-27

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