Killhope Law weather forecast.

673 m summit in North Pennines. Seven-day wind, cloud, rain and temperature forecast, updated 27 August 2026 at 04:40 UTC.

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Today on Killhope Law.

Killhope Law on Thursday 27 August 2026: summit wind around 14 mph E, gusting 19 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 36% of daylight; feels like 10°C; 0.1 mm rain.

Medium confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Killhope Law forecast.

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

Medium confidence
Wind14 mph E Gusts19 mph Feels10°C Rain0.1 mm Cloud-free summit36% Cloud base539 m Freezing level3,190 m Daylight06:05–20:14 · 14.2 h

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

Cloud-free timing: Around 0% early, improving to around 20% later.

A grey, cloudy day on Killhope Law: summit wind broadly 10-20 mph, with gusts 15-25 mph around midday (a moderate breeze). Cloud base around 500–800 m in the morning, then around 700–1000 m around midday and 500–800 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
Wind26 mph W Gusts36 mph Feels11°C Rain2.6 mm Cloud-free summit14% Cloud base433 m Freezing level2,780 m Daylight06:07–20:12 · 14.1 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: Best around midday at about 50%; around 0% early and 0% later.

A grey, cloudy day on Killhope Law: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 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. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, then around 800–1100 m around midday and 400–700 m by late afternoon. Expect clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible around midday. 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 21-31 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind24 mph SW Gusts34 mph Feels7°C Rain1.8 mm Cloud-free summit50% Cloud base683 m Freezing level2,809 m Daylight06:09–20:09 · 14.0 h

Forecast confidence: Rain is possible, but forecast models differ by about 7 hours on when it arrives.

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

A mixed day on Killhope Law: summit wind broadly 10-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph early in the morning (strong winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. 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 the morning into the afternoon. 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 18-29 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind18 mph SW Gusts25 mph Feels11°C Rain0.3 mm Cloud-free summit86% Cloud base693 m Freezing level2,691 m Daylight06:11–20:07 · 13.9 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: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A fine day on Killhope Law: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph around midday (fresh and blowy). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from early morning into the evening. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 400-1000 m) - clear summits. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on southwestern slopes; the northeastern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. Little or no rain expected.

Low confidence
Wind52 mph W Gusts73 mph Feels2°C Rain3.9 mm Cloud-free summit57% Cloud base865 m Freezing level2,003 m Daylight06:13–20:04 · 13.9 h

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

Thunder risk: moderate

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

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

A wild day on Killhope Law: summit wind broadly 35-55 mph, with gusts 70-80 mph during the afternoon (storm-force winds). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from early morning into the afternoon. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. Much calmer lower down - generally 15-25 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 600–900 m in the morning, lifting to 800–1100 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 around midday 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 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 6 to 10°C, feeling around 0 to 4°C in the wind - wrap up. Low confidence (Summit wind could be roughly 38-61 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 38 to 61 mph; check again nearer the time.

Medium confidence
Wind49 mph W Gusts68 mph Feels-0°C Rain2.4 mm Cloud-free summit71% Cloud base835 m Freezing level1,890 m Daylight06:15–20:02 · 13.8 h

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

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

A wild day on Killhope Law: summit wind broadly 35-55 mph, with gusts 65-75 mph around midday (storm-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 15-25 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 800–1100 m in the morning, then around 1300–1600 m around midday and 500–800 m by late afternoon. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud; views may come and go. 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. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 4 to 8°C, feeling around -2 to 2°C in the wind - wrap up. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 42-55 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 42-55 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Forecast run: 2026-08-27

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