Rampsgill Head weather forecast.

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

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Today on Rampsgill Head.

Rampsgill Head on Wednesday 26 August 2026: summit wind around 29 mph SE, gusting 40 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 79% of daylight; feels like 9°C; 0.0 mm rain.

Medium confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Rampsgill Head 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 SE Gusts40 mph Feels9°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit79% Cloud base1,497 m Freezing level3,080 m Daylight06:06–20:18 · 14.2 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: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A mixed day on Rampsgill Head: summit wind broadly 20-35 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph during the morning (gale-force winds). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from around midday 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. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on southeastern slopes; the northwestern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. Little or no rain expected.

Medium confidence
Wind22 mph E Gusts31 mph Feels10°C Rain8.6 mm Cloud-free summit7% Cloud base526 m Freezing level3,070 m Daylight06:08–20:16 · 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.

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

A rough, clagged-in day on Rampsgill Head: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph during the evening (strong winds). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from around midday into the evening. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. Much calmer lower down - generally 0-10 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 during the evening. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 5-10 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably.

Medium confidence
Wind23 mph NW Gusts33 mph Feels10°C Rain7.0 mm Cloud-free summit21% Cloud base457 m Freezing level3,026 m Daylight06:10–20:13 · 14.1 h

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

Thunder risk: high

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

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

A grey, cloudy day on Rampsgill Head: summit wind broadly 10-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph during the evening (strong winds). Thunderstorms are a significant hazard from the morning into the evening. Exposed summits and ridges are a poor choice while storms are nearby. 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 600–900 m by late afternoon. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view during the evening. Some rain is likely, with around 5-10 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 15-33 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 15-33 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind17 mph W Gusts23 mph Feels7°C Rain3.7 mm Cloud-free summit21% Cloud base457 m Freezing level2,800 m Daylight06:12–20:11 · 14.0 h

Forecast confidence: Rain is possible, but forecast models differ by about 6 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 Rampsgill Head: summit wind broadly 5-20 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 400–700 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, 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
Wind22 mph SW Gusts31 mph Feels6°C Rain1.4 mm Cloud-free summit79% Cloud base914 m Freezing level2,484 m Daylight06:14–20:08 · 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: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A mixed day on Rampsgill Head: 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. Some rain is likely, with up to around 2 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 17-33 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 17-33 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind35 mph W Gusts50 mph Feels4°C Rain4.3 mm Cloud-free summit71% Cloud base893 m Freezing level2,478 m Daylight06:16–20:06 · 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: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A wild day on Rampsgill Head: summit wind broadly 20-40 mph, with gusts 45-55 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. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 400-700 m in the morning, lifting to 900-1200 m around midday. Summit cloud should lift later, bringing a better chance of clear views. 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. Low confidence (Summit wind could be roughly 21-53 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 21 to 53 mph; check again nearer the time.

Forecast run: 2026-08-26

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