Loughrigg Fell weather forecast.

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

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Today on Loughrigg Fell.

Loughrigg Fell on Thursday 27 August 2026: summit wind around 14 mph E, gusting 19 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 100% of daylight; feels like 15°C; 3.7 mm rain.

Medium confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Loughrigg Fell 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 Feels15°C Rain3.7 mm Cloud-free summit100% Cloud base738 m Freezing level3,130 m Daylight06:09–20:16 · 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.

A mixed day on Loughrigg Fell: summit wind broadly 5-20 mph, with gusts 15-25 mph during the evening (a moderate breeze). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from around midday into the evening. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 700-1000 m) - clear summits. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on eastern slopes; the western 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
Wind18 mph W Gusts26 mph Feels14°C Rain1.0 mm Cloud-free summit86% Cloud base434 m Freezing level2,800 m Daylight06:11–20:14 · 14.1 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.

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 mixed day on Loughrigg Fell: 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 afternoon. 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 01:00 until around 16:00. 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 up to around 2 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind12 mph SW Gusts17 mph Feels12°C Rain3.0 mm Cloud-free summit79% Cloud base463 m Freezing level2,767 m Daylight06:13–20:11 · 14.0 h

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

Thunder risk: low

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

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A mixed day on Loughrigg Fell: summit wind broadly 5-15 mph, with gusts 10-20 mph around midday (a moderate breeze). Thunderstorms are possible from early morning into the afternoon. Keep an escape route from exposed ridges and descend if thunder develops. The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. 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
Wind16 mph SW Gusts23 mph Feels13°C Rain4.9 mm Cloud-free summit86% Cloud base693 m Freezing level2,663 m Daylight06:14–20:09 · 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.

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 mixed day on Loughrigg Fell: summit wind broadly 5-20 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. 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 05:00 until around 03:00 the following day. 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. Some rain is likely, with around 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 13-26 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 13-26 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind33 mph W Gusts47 mph Feels9°C Rain6.8 mm Cloud-free summit100% Cloud base890 m Freezing level1,855 m Daylight06:16–20:06 · 13.8 h

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

Thunder risk: low

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

A wild day on Loughrigg Fell: summit wind broadly 25-40 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph during the afternoon (gale-force winds). Thunderstorms are possible from the morning into the evening. 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. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 400-1400 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 5-10 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 26-41 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 26-41 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind28 mph W Gusts39 mph Feels5°C Rain3.0 mm Cloud-free summit100% Cloud base547 m Freezing level1,749 m Daylight06:18–20:04 · 13.8 h

Forecast confidence: Rain is possible, but forecast models differ by about 13 hours on when it arrives.

A mixed day on Loughrigg Fell: summit wind broadly 20-35 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph around midday (strong winds). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. 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. 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 23-33 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Forecast run: 2026-08-27

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