Hen Comb weather forecast.

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

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Today on Hen Comb.

Hen Comb on Tuesday 25 August 2026: summit wind around 23 mph E, gusting 32 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 100% of daylight; feels like 8°C; 0.0 mm rain.

High confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Hen Comb forecast.

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

High confidence
Wind23 mph E Gusts32 mph Feels8°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit100% Cloud base1,233 m Freezing level3,240 m Daylight06:06–20:23 · 14.3 h

A mixed day on Hen Comb: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph during the evening (strong winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 700-1400 m) - clear summits. Little or no rain expected.

Medium confidence
Wind31 mph SE Gusts44 mph Feels14°C Rain3.5 mm Cloud-free summit100% Cloud base1,990 m Freezing level2,950 m Daylight06:08–20:20 · 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 Hen Comb: summit wind broadly 20-35 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph early in the morning (gale-force winds). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from the morning into the evening. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 1900-3100 m) - clear summits. Some rain is likely, with around 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 25-36 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 25-36 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind14 mph E Gusts20 mph Feels14°C Rain4.1 mm Cloud-free summit71% Cloud base858 m Freezing level3,000 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 around midday into the evening. Leave exposed summits and ridges if thunder develops.

Cloud-free timing: Around 100% early, falling to around 20% later.

A mixed day on Hen Comb: summit wind broadly 5-20 mph, with gusts 15-25 mph during the evening (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 400–700 m by late afternoon. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud; views may come and go. Some rain is likely, with around 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind21 mph NW Gusts30 mph Feels12°C Rain10.3 mm Cloud-free summit36% Cloud base459 m Freezing level3,023 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 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.

Cloud-free timing: Around 0% early, improving to around 80% later.

A rough, clagged-in day on Hen Comb: summit wind broadly 10-25 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. 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 20:00. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 100–400 m in the morning, lifting to 400–700 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 northwestern slopes; the southeastern 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 (forecast models agree on the walking impact of the wind) - the summit peak could reasonably be 17-26 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind10 mph W Gusts14 mph Feels10°C Rain2.0 mm Cloud-free summit21% Cloud base458 m Freezing level2,763 m Daylight06:14–20:13 · 14.0 h

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

Cloud-free timing: Best around midday at about 75%; around 0% early and 0% later.

A grey, cloudy day on Hen Comb: summit wind broadly 5-15 mph, with gusts 10-20 mph early in the morning (a moderate breeze). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, then around 600–900 m around midday and 400–700 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. Some rain is likely, with around 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind18 mph SW Gusts25 mph Feels9°C Rain4.6 mm Cloud-free summit57% Cloud base679 m Freezing level2,444 m Daylight06:16–20:10 · 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.

Cloud-free timing: Around 0% early, improving to around 60% later.

A mixed day on Hen Comb: summit wind broadly 10-25 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. Cloud base around 400-700 m in the morning, lifting to 600-900 m around midday. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from the morning into the evening. 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
Wind30 mph W Gusts42 mph Feels9°C Rain5.8 mm Cloud-free summit43% Cloud base461 m Freezing level2,273 m Daylight06:17–20:08 · 13.8 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 Hen Comb: summit wind broadly 20-35 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph during the evening (gale-force winds). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from early morning into the evening. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. 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. Cloud base around 400–700 m through the morning, lifting to 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. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 21-41 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 21-41 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Forecast run: 2026-08-25

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