Yarlside weather forecast.

639 m summit in Yorkshire Dales. Seven-day wind, cloud, rain and temperature forecast, updated 27 August 2026 at 04:40 UTC.

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Today on Yarlside.

Yarlside on Thursday 27 August 2026: summit wind around 20 mph E, gusting 28 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 43% of daylight; feels like 11°C; 3.8 mm rain.

Medium confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Yarlside forecast.

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

Medium confidence
Wind20 mph E Gusts28 mph Feels11°C Rain3.8 mm Cloud-free summit43% Cloud base537 m Freezing level3,030 m Daylight06:07–20:14 · 14.1 h

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

Thunder risk: low

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

Cloud-free timing: Best around midday at about 100%; around 0% early and 0% later.

A mixed day on Yarlside: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph during the morning (fresh and blowy). Thunderstorms are possible from late afternoon into the evening. Keep an escape route from exposed ridges and descend if thunder develops. 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 900–1200 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 the morning into the afternoon. Some rain is likely, with around 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind30 mph SW Gusts42 mph Feels11°C Rain4.3 mm Cloud-free summit7% Cloud base435 m Freezing level2,780 m Daylight06:09–20:11 · 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.

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

A grey, cloudy day on Yarlside: summit wind broadly 20-35 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph around midday (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 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base mostly around 400–700 m through daylight. Expect clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible early in the morning. 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 23-38 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 23-38 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind17 mph SW Gusts23 mph Feels9°C Rain1.8 mm Cloud-free summit21% Cloud base464 m Freezing level2,756 m Daylight06:11–20:09 · 14.0 h

Forecast confidence: Forecast models disagree on whether meaningful rain reaches the hills during 10:00-16:00.

Cloud-free timing: Best around midday at about 50%; around 0% early and 0% later.

A grey, cloudy day on Yarlside: summit wind broadly 10-20 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph during the morning (fresh and blowy). 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 midday into 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 up to around 2 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind21 mph SW Gusts30 mph Feels10°C Rain4.5 mm Cloud-free summit64% Cloud base694 m Freezing level2,710 m Daylight06:13–20:07 · 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 mixed day on Yarlside: summit wind broadly 15-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 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. Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, lifting to 900–1200 m around midday and 800–1100 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 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 18-27 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Low confidence
Wind46 mph W Gusts65 mph Feels4°C Rain7.4 mm Cloud-free summit64% Cloud base658 m Freezing level1,864 m Daylight06:14–20:04 · 13.8 h

Forecast confidence: Summit wind could be roughly 31-58 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel.

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A wild day on Yarlside: summit wind broadly 35-50 mph, with gusts 60-70 mph during the afternoon (storm-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 15-25 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 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 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. Low confidence (Summit wind could be roughly 31-58 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 31 to 58 mph; check again nearer the time.

Medium confidence
Wind41 mph W Gusts58 mph Feels1°C Rain2.6 mm Cloud-free summit79% Cloud base722 m Freezing level1,657 m Daylight06:16–20:02 · 13.8 h

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

Cloud-free timing: Best around midday at about 100%; around 67% early and 60% later.

A wild day on Yarlside: summit wind broadly 30-45 mph, with gusts 55-65 mph around midday (storm-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 15-25 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. 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. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 33-45 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 33-45 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Forecast run: 2026-08-27

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