Wild Boar Fell weather forecast.

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

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Today on Wild Boar Fell.

Wild Boar Fell on Wednesday 26 August 2026: summit wind around 24 mph E, gusting 34 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 86% of daylight; feels like 10°C; 0.1 mm rain.

Medium confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Wild Boar Fell forecast.

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

Medium confidence
Wind24 mph E Gusts34 mph Feels10°C Rain0.1 mm Cloud-free summit86% Cloud base1,256 m Freezing level3,020 m Daylight06:05–20:16 · 14.2 h

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

Thunder risk: slight

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

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A mixed day on Wild Boar Fell: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph during the evening (strong winds). Thunder watch from the morning into the evening: a small but credible risk is present. Watch for growing clouds and leave exposed tops if thunder develops. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 900-1500 m) - clear summits. Little or no rain expected.

Medium confidence
Wind26 mph E Gusts36 mph Feels12°C Rain10.7 mm Cloud-free summit29% Cloud base513 m Freezing level3,040 m Daylight06:07–20:13 · 14.1 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.

Spate watch

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 75%; around 0% early and 0% later.

A rough, clagged-in day on Wild Boar Fell: summit wind broadly 10-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph during the evening (strong winds). Thunderstorms are possible from the morning into the evening. Keep an escape route from exposed ridges and descend if thunder develops. There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 13:00 until around 03:00 the following day. 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. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from late morning into midday. 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 24-29 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind19 mph NW Gusts26 mph Feels12°C Rain7.3 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base451 m Freezing level3,025 m Daylight06:08–20:11 · 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.

Spate watch

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

A grey, cloudy day on Wild Boar Fell: summit wind broadly 5-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph during the evening (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. 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.

Medium confidence
Wind17 mph SW Gusts23 mph Feels7°C Rain8.3 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base460 m Freezing level2,759 m Daylight06:10–20:09 · 14.0 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.

A rough, clagged-in day on Wild Boar Fell: 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. There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 14:00 until around 03:00 the following day. Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, then around 600–900 m around midday and 400–700 m by late afternoon. Expect the top to stay in cloud for most or all of daylight, with no dependable break. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 5-10 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably.

Medium confidence
Wind20 mph SW Gusts28 mph Feels6°C Rain2.1 mm Cloud-free summit29% Cloud base606 m Freezing level2,555 m Daylight06:12–20:06 · 13.9 h

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

Thunder risk: moderate

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

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

A grey, cloudy day on Wild Boar Fell: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph early in the morning (fresh and blowy). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from the morning into the evening. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Cloud base around 400-700 m in the morning, lifting to 600-900 m around midday. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view 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 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 13-28 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 13-28 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind28 mph W Gusts39 mph Feels6°C Rain7.9 mm Cloud-free summit29% Cloud base677 m Freezing level2,512 m Daylight06:14–20:04 · 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: Around 0% early, improving to around 80% later.

A grey, cloudy day on Wild Boar Fell: summit wind broadly 15-35 mph, with gusts 35-45 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, lifting to 600–900 m around midday and 700–1000 m by late afternoon. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from late afternoon 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 5-10 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 19-35 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 19-35 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Forecast run: 2026-08-26

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