Darnbrook Fell weather forecast.

624 m summit forecast for wind, cloud, rain and temperature. Updated from the Thursday 6 August 2026 model run.

Seven-day Darnbrook Fell forecast.

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

High confidence
Wind26 mph W Gusts37 mph Feels4°C Rain0.5 mm Cloud base616 m Freezing level2,200 m

A mixed day on Darnbrook Fell: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph early in the morning (strong winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base 500-1100 m - 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 will be lowest on the W slopes, down to about 500-800 m; the E side should be clearer, lifting to around 700-1000 m. Little or no rain expected.

High confidence
Wind28 mph W Gusts38 mph Feels7°C Rain8.1 mm Cloud base954 m Freezing level2,240 m

A wild day on Darnbrook Fell: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph during the afternoon (strong winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base 600-1600 m - the top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from the morning into the evening. The cloud base is very changeable today - it could sit much higher or lower than that at times, so read the sky. Cloud will be lowest on the W slopes, down to about 800-1100 m; the E side should be clearer, lifting to around 1000-1300 m. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 5-10 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably.

Medium confidence
Wind24 mph SW Gusts33 mph Feels8°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud base1,492 m Freezing level3,270 m

A mixed day on Darnbrook Fell: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph during the afternoon (strong winds). Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 700-3200 m) - clear summits. Little or no rain expected. Bright spells with UV up to 6 - sunscreen on exposed skin. Confidence moderate (ensemble members show a moderate spread) - the summit peak could reasonably be 19-27 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind18 mph W Gusts26 mph Feels11°C Rain0.8 mm Cloud base776 m Freezing level10,000 m

A mixed day on Darnbrook Fell: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph around midday (fresh and blowy). Cloud base 500-1000 m - the top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from around midday into the evening. Little or no rain expected. Bright spells with UV up to 6 - sunscreen on exposed skin. Confidence moderate (ensemble members show a moderate spread) - the summit peak could reasonably be 14-21 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Low confidence
Wind10 mph N Gusts14 mph Feels9°C Rain4.3 mm Cloud base1,392 m Freezing level10,000 m

A mixed day on Darnbrook Fell: summit wind broadly 5-15 mph, with gusts 10-20 mph during the evening (a moderate breeze). Cloud base 500-1800 m - the top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from the morning into the evening. The cloud base is very changeable today - it could sit much higher or lower than that at times, so read the sky. Some rain is likely, with around 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Bright spells with UV up to 6 - sunscreen on exposed skin. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 6 to 14 mph; check again nearer the time. Cloud base is the least certain part of this - the models are only moderately agreed, so it could sit a couple of hundred metres either way.

Low confidence
Wind18 mph SE Gusts26 mph Feels8°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud base780 m Freezing level10,000 m

A fine day on Darnbrook Fell: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph during the afternoon (fresh and blowy). Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 600-1000 m) - clear summits. Little or no rain expected. Bright spells with UV up to 6 - sunscreen on exposed skin. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 10 to 27 mph; check again nearer the time. Cloud base is the least certain part of this - the models are only moderately agreed, so it could sit a couple of hundred metres either way.

Low confidence
Wind20 mph S Gusts27 mph Feels14°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud base1,267 m Freezing level10,000 m

A fine day on Darnbrook Fell: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph around midday (fresh and blowy). Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 1100-1500 m) - clear summits. Little or no rain expected. Bright spells with UV up to 5 - sunscreen on exposed skin. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 11 to 30 mph; check again nearer the time. Cloud base is the least certain part of this - the models are only moderately agreed, so it could sit a couple of hundred metres either way.

Forecast run: 2026-08-06

A forecast is part of the decision.

Mountain weather can differ sharply from conditions in the valley. Check official warnings, carry appropriate navigation and clothing, and be ready to change the plan.