Ingleborough weather forecast.

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

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Today on Ingleborough.

Ingleborough on Wednesday 26 August 2026: summit wind around 29 mph E, gusting 40 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 86% of daylight; feels like 11°C; 0.1 mm rain.

Medium confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Ingleborough forecast.

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

Medium confidence
Wind29 mph E Gusts40 mph Feels11°C Rain0.1 mm Cloud-free summit86% Cloud base1,501 m Freezing level3,080 m Daylight06:05–20:15 · 14.2 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.

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A mixed day on Ingleborough: summit wind broadly 20-35 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph early in the morning (strong winds). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from late afternoon 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 1500-3100 m) - clear summits. 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
Wind26 mph E Gusts37 mph Feels12°C Rain17.3 mm Cloud-free summit14% Cloud base509 m Freezing level3,180 m Daylight06:07–20:13 · 14.1 h

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

Thunder risk: low

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

High spate risk

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

Cloud-free timing: Best around midday at about 50%; around 0% early and 0% later.

A rough, clagged-in day on Ingleborough: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph during the evening (strong winds). Thunderstorms are possible from around midday into the evening. Keep an escape route from exposed ridges and descend if thunder develops. High spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may become difficult or impassable. Most likely from around 13:00 until around 04:00 the following day. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 500–800 m in the morning, then around 700–1000 m around midday and 400–700 m by late afternoon. Expect clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible from late morning into midday. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on eastern slopes; the western 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 23-29 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind23 mph NW Gusts32 mph Feels11°C Rain6.2 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base453 m Freezing level3,048 m Daylight06:09–20:11 · 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.

Spate watch

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

A grey, cloudy day on Ingleborough: summit wind broadly 5-30 mph, with gusts 25-35 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. 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. Much calmer lower down - generally 0-10 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base mostly around 400–700 m through daylight. Expect the top to stay in cloud for most or all of daylight, with no dependable break. Some rain is likely, with around 5-10 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 15-27 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 15-27 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind19 mph SW Gusts27 mph Feels7°C Rain4.8 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base457 m Freezing level2,765 m Daylight06:11–20:08 · 13.9 h

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

A grey, cloudy day on Ingleborough: summit wind broadly 5-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph early in the morning (fresh and blowy). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Much calmer lower down - generally 0-10 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 300–600 m in the morning, lifting to 400–700 m around midday and 600–900 m by late afternoon. Expect the top to stay in cloud for most or all of daylight, with no dependable break. Some rain is likely, with around 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind22 mph SW Gusts31 mph Feels6°C Rain6.4 mm Cloud-free summit14% Cloud base474 m Freezing level2,612 m Daylight06:13–20:06 · 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 20% later.

A grey, cloudy day on Ingleborough: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph early in the morning (strong winds). 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. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base mostly around 400–700 m through daylight. Expect clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible during the afternoon. 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. Confidence moderate (forecast models agree on the walking impact of the wind) - the summit peak could reasonably be 17-30 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind33 mph W Gusts46 mph Feels5°C Rain6.1 mm Cloud-free summit14% Cloud base455 m Freezing level2,513 m Daylight06:14–20:03 · 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.

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

A rough, clagged-in day on Ingleborough: summit wind broadly 20-40 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph during the evening (gale-force winds). 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. Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 400–700 m through the morning, lifting to 700–1000 m by late afternoon. Expect clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible during 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 24-48 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 24 to 48 mph; check again nearer the time.

Forecast run: 2026-08-26

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