Pen Pumlumon Arwystli weather forecast.

741 m summit in Mid Wales and Cambrian Mountains. Seven-day wind, cloud, rain and temperature forecast, updated 27 August 2026 at 04:40 UTC.

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Today on Pen Pumlumon Arwystli.

Pen Pumlumon Arwystli on Thursday 27 August 2026: summit wind around 28 mph SE, gusting 40 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 7% of daylight; feels like 13°C; 22.9 mm rain.

Medium confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Pen Pumlumon Arwystli forecast.

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

Medium confidence
Wind28 mph SE Gusts40 mph Feels13°C Rain22.9 mm Cloud-free summit7% Cloud base500 m Freezing level2,990 m Daylight06:16–20:15 · 14.0 h

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

Thunder risk: likely

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.

A rough, clagged-in day on Pen Pumlumon Arwystli: summit wind broadly 10-35 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph early in the morning (strong winds). Thunderstorms are forecast from around midday into the evening. Avoid exposed summits and ridges during the risk period. High spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may become difficult or impassable. Most likely from around 06:00 until around 01:00 the following day. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base mostly around 500–800 m through daylight. Expect clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible during the afternoon. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 20-40 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably.

Medium confidence
Wind24 mph W Gusts33 mph Feels10°C Rain2.1 mm Cloud-free summit7% Cloud base462 m Freezing level2,820 m Daylight06:18–20:12 · 13.9 h

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

Thunder risk: high

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

Cloud-free timing: Around 33% early, falling to around 0% later.

A grey, cloudy day on Pen Pumlumon Arwystli: summit wind broadly 10-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph during the evening (strong winds). Thunderstorms are a significant hazard from early morning into the afternoon. 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 around 400–700 m in the morning, then around 600–900 m around midday and 400–700 m by late afternoon. Expect clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible early in the morning. 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 20-26 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind35 mph SW Gusts49 mph Feels7°C Rain10.6 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base467 m Freezing level3,019 m Daylight06:20–20:10 · 13.8 h

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

Thunder risk: moderate

from the 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.

A rough, clagged-in day on Pen Pumlumon Arwystli: summit wind broadly 20-40 mph, with gusts 45-55 mph during the evening (gale-force winds). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from the 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 00:00 until around 02:00 the following day. 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 the top to stay in cloud for most or all of daylight, with no dependable break. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on southwestern slopes; the northeastern 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. Low confidence (Summit wind could be roughly 25-49 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 25 to 49 mph; check again nearer the time.

Medium confidence
Wind30 mph SW Gusts42 mph Feels8°C Rain1.9 mm Cloud-free summit57% Cloud base900 m Freezing level2,741 m Daylight06:21–20:08 · 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: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A mixed day on Pen Pumlumon Arwystli: 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 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, then around 1400–1700 m around midday and 900–1200 m by late afternoon. Summit cloud should lift later, bringing a better chance of clear views. 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 up to around 2 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind42 mph W Gusts59 mph Feels2°C Rain5.1 mm Cloud-free summit86% Cloud base946 m Freezing level1,797 m Daylight06:23–20:06 · 13.7 h

Forecast confidence: Rain is possible, but forecast models differ by about 10 hours on when it arrives.

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A wild day on Pen Pumlumon Arwystli: summit wind broadly 35-45 mph, with gusts 55-65 mph during the morning (storm-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 15-25 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 800-1500 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. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 6 to 10°C, feeling around 0 to 4°C in the wind - wrap up. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 35-51 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 35-51 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind30 mph W Gusts43 mph Feels4°C Rain6.2 mm Cloud-free summit86% Cloud base1,234 m Freezing level2,111 m Daylight06:25–20:03 · 13.7 h

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

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 Pen Pumlumon Arwystli: summit wind broadly 20-35 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph early in the morning (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 00:00 until around 17:00. Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 700-1400 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. Bright spells with UV up to 5 - sunscreen on exposed skin. 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.

Forecast run: 2026-08-27

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