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Windermere - Fog Hunter - Lake District

Bowness-on-Windermere, England, United Kingdom

Thick, moody fog for atmospheric forest and landscape shots

Currently

Real-time conditions
Fog Probability
0%
Dewpoint Spread0.9°C
Visibility13461 (Clear)
Relative Humidity94%
Wind Speed6.6m/s (moderate winds)

Upcoming Opportunities

When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.

Times shown in Europe/London
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Next opportunity
Dense Fog
Windermere
Sun, Jun 14 · 24:00–03:00 · 3h window
High confidence
75%
🌫️Fog Probability86-100%
Dewpoint Spread: 0.3°C
Visibility: 221 (Fog)
Relative Humidity: 98%
Wind Speed: 1.5m/s (calm conditions)
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Dense Fog at Dawn
Windermere
Sun, Jun 14 · 03:00–04:00
🌫️Fog Probability:100%
Medium
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Dense Fog at Sunrise
Windermere
Sun, Jun 14 · 04:00–05:00
🌫️Fog Probability:100%
Medium

What this forecast looks for

Plain-language explanation from the rule

This forecast tracks the conditions that create the Lake District's legendary atmospheric photography. We combine fog probability, dewpoint spread, visibility, and wind data to predict when and where mist will form over these famous lakes and valleys.

The Lake District's combination of lakes, tarns, and enclosed valleys creates ideal conditions for fog formation. Cool, calm nights allow mist to pool in valley bottoms, creating ethereal scenes at dawn that have inspired poets and photographers for centuries.

What makes the Lake District special for fog photography:

  • Lake mist - Cold water surfaces generate fog that pools over the lakes at dawn
  • Valley inversions - Mountain-ringed valleys trap mist while fells rise above
  • Romantic landscapes - This is Wordsworth and Turner country, with timeless views
  • Accessible locations - Well-maintained paths reach viewpoints above the fog layer

Peak fog season runs from late August through October, when temperature differentials are greatest. The best conditions typically occur on calm, clear nights when temperatures drop near dewpoint. Arrive before dawn—lake mist often lifts within an hour or two of sunrise. Higher viewpoints like Catbells or Loughrigg offer shots looking down at fog-filled valleys.

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72-hour requirements breakdown

What passed or failed, hour by hour
0matching hours in the next 95 hours
AND logic: all conditions required
Meets requirement
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Time
Europe/London
Fog Probability
≥ 75.0%
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How to read: colored cells show whether each predicate requirement is met; highlighted rows mean the full rule matched (an opportunity).

What does Fog Probability mean?

Inputs that drive the score

This derived score summarizes multiple raw weather signals. The table below shows the supporting inputs hour by hour, so you can see what's pushing the score up or down.

Time
Europe/London
Clear Sky Probability (Ensemble)
%
Dew Point
°C
Rainfall
mm
Relative Humidity
%
Snowfall
cm
Solar Elevation
°
Temperature
°C
Total Precipitation
mm
Vapor Pressure Deficit
kPa
Visibility
m
Wind Gusts
m/s
Wind Speed
m/s
Sat, Jun 6 Sunrise 04:40 Sunset 21:40
09:00
0% 8.6°C 0.75mm 94% 0cm 34° 9.5°C 1.3mm 0.07kPa 13461m 12m/s 6.6m/s
10:00
0% 8.8°C 0.23mm 94% 0cm 43° 9.7°C 1.7mm 0.07kPa 23982m 12m/s 6.9m/s
11:00
0% 8.9°C 0.01mm 94% 0cm 50° 9.8°C 1.8mm 0.07kPa 24134m 12m/s 6.9m/s
12:00
0% 9.7°C 0mm 94% 0cm 56° 11°C 1.8mm 0.08kPa 20066m 11m/s 6m/s
13:00
0% 11°C 0.01mm 90% 0cm 58° 12°C 1.9mm 0.14kPa 20575m 8.7m/s 5.4m/s
14:00
0% 11°C 0.03mm 87% 0cm 57° 13°C 0.13mm 0.19kPa 24107m 7.9m/s 4.9m/s
15:00
0% 11°C 0.01mm 88% 0cm 52° 13°C 0.31mm 0.18kPa 22149m 7.3m/s 3.9m/s
16:00
0% 12°C 0.02mm 89% 0cm 45° 14°C 0.56mm 0.18kPa 20442m 5.7m/s 2.9m/s
17:00
0% 12°C 0mm 90% 0cm 37° 13°C 0.81mm 0.16kPa 22445m 1.6m/s 1.2m/s
18:00
0% 12°C 0mm 88% 0cm 28° 14°C 1mm 0.18kPa 23668m 1.3m/s 1.1m/s
19:00
0% 12°C 0mm 91% 0cm 20° 13°C 1.1mm 0.14kPa 24134m 2.3m/s 1.6m/s
20:00
2% 11°C 0mm 92% 0cm 12° 13°C 0mm 0.12kPa 24135m 1.6m/s 1.6m/s
21:00
5% 11°C 0mm 92% 0cm 4° 12°C 0mm 0.11kPa 24135m 1.7m/s 1.6m/s
22:00 ☾
7% 11°C 0mm 93% 0cm -2.7° 12°C 0mm 0.09kPa 24135m 3.4m/s 2.2m/s
23:00 ☾
5% 9.7°C 0mm 95% 0cm -7.9° 10°C 0mm 0.06kPa 24135m 4.3m/s 2.5m/s
Sun, Jun 7 Sunrise 04:40 Sunset 21:40
24:00 ☾
3% 11°C 0mm 96% 0cm -11° 11°C 0mm 0.05kPa 24134m 7.5m/s 3.5m/s
01:00 ☾
1% 9.8°C 0mm 96% 0cm -13° 10°C 0mm 0.05kPa 24135m 8.3m/s 3.7m/s
02:00 ☾
1% 9.3°C 0mm 97% 0cm -12° 9.8°C 0mm 0.04kPa 24135m 7m/s 3.3m/s
03:00 ☾
0% 8.7°C 0mm 95% 0cm -9.3° 9.4°C 0mm 0.06kPa 24135m 5.3m/s 3.2m/s
04:00 ☾
0% 9.2°C 0mm 94% 0cm -4.7° 10°C 0mm 0.08kPa 21764m 8.1m/s 3.4m/s
05:00
0% 10°C 0.01mm 96% 0cm 1.7° 11°C 0mm 0.06kPa 24135m 8.9m/s 4.1m/s
06:00
0% 11°C 0mm 97% 0cm 8.8° 12°C 0.06mm 0.04kPa 12533m 9.2m/s 4.6m/s
07:00
0% 12°C 0mm 97% 0cm 17° 12°C 0.25mm 0.05kPa 10689m 9.9m/s 5.9m/s
08:00
0% 12°C 0mm 95% 0cm 25° 12°C 0.19mm 0.07kPa 19266m 10m/s 6.7m/s
09:00
0% 12°C 0mm 93% 0cm 34° 13°C 0.44mm 0.1kPa 16577m 11m/s 7.5m/s
10:00
0% 12°C 0mm 92% 0cm 43° 13°C 0.63mm 0.12kPa 22837m 12m/s 7.6m/s
11:00
0% 12°C 0mm 89% 0cm 50° 14°C 0.81mm 0.17kPa 20124m 13m/s 7.9m/s
12:00
0% 12°C 0mm 83% 0cm 56° 15°C 0.94mm 0.29kPa 22617m 13m/s 7.9m/s
13:00
0% 12°C 0mm 78% 0cm 58° 16°C 1.1mm 0.4kPa 18558m 13m/s 8.5m/s
14:00
0% 12°C 0mm 80% 0cm 57° 16°C 0.25mm 0.36kPa 17313m 14m/s 8.8m/s
15:00
0% 12°C 0mm 80% 0cm 52° 16°C 0.5mm 0.36kPa 18815m 14m/s 8.8m/s
16:00
0% 12°C 0mm 81% 0cm 45° 16°C 0.69mm 0.35kPa 19439m 15m/s 9m/s
17:00
0% 13°C 0mm 85% 0cm 37° 15°C 1mm 0.27kPa 21263m 15m/s 8.6m/s
18:00
0% 13°C 0mm 90% 0cm 29° 15°C 1.4mm 0.17kPa 16491m 14m/s 8.3m/s
19:00
0% 13°C 0mm 92% 0cm 20° 14°C 1.8mm 0.12kPa 22863m 13m/s 7.7m/s
20:00
1% 12°C 0mm 94% 0cm 12° 13°C 0.19mm 0.09kPa 22636m 13m/s 7.4m/s
21:00
1% 12°C 0mm 95% 0cm 4.1° 13°C 0.25mm 0.07kPa 23972m 13m/s 6.8m/s
22:00 ☾
2% 12°C 0.01mm 95% 0cm -2.5° 13°C 0.25mm 0.07kPa 22029m 12m/s 5.5m/s
23:00 ☾
1% 12°C 0.06mm 94% 0cm -7.8° 13°C 0.56mm 0.09kPa 21503m 11m/s 5m/s
Mon, Jun 8 Sunrise 04:40 Sunset 21:41
24:00 ☾
1% 12°C 0.12mm 94% 0cm -11° 13°C 0.88mm 0.09kPa 11581m 10m/s 4.6m/s
01:00 ☾
0% 12°C 1.3mm 96% 0cm -13° 12°C 1.7mm 0.05kPa 7141m 8.7m/s 4.6m/s
02:00 ☾
0% 12°C 1.8mm 98% 0cm -12° 12°C 1.9mm 0.02kPa 2917m 9.1m/s 4.1m/s
03:00 ☾
0% 12°C 1.2mm 98% 0cm -9.3° 12°C 4.2mm 0.03kPa 4235m 11m/s 5.9m/s
04:00 ☾
0% 12°C 1.2mm 97% 0cm -4.6° 12°C 5.6mm 0.04kPa 6268m 12m/s 6.6m/s
05:00
0% 11°C 0.4mm 96% 0cm 1.8° 12°C 6.2mm 0.06kPa 8114m 13m/s 7.1m/s
06:00
0% 11°C 0.03mm 96% 0cm 8.9° 12°C 6.5mm 0.06kPa 13714m 12m/s 6.4m/s
07:00
0% 11°C 1.4mm 96% 0cm 17° 12°C 6.9mm 0.06kPa 6267m 11m/s 6.7m/s
08:00
0% 11°C 0.83mm 96% 0cm 26° 12°C 1.1mm 0.05kPa 7274m 12m/s 6.9m/s
09:00
1% 11°C 0.08mm 95% 0cm 34° 12°C 1.8mm 0.07kPa 11270m 13m/s 7.9m/s
10:00
1% 11°C 0mm 94% 0cm 43° 12°C 1.9mm 0.09kPa 17334m 13m/s 7.7m/s
11:00
1% 12°C 3.6mm 94% 0cm 50° 13°C 3mm 0.08kPa 4200m 15m/s 9m/s
12:00
2% 9.7°C 0mm 94% 0cm 56° 11°C 5mm 0.08kPa 22530m 12m/s 7.2m/s
13:00
2% 8.9°C 0.02mm 89% 0cm 58° 11°C 5.1mm 0.14kPa 23281m 11m/s 8.8m/s
14:00
17% 7.7°C 0.01mm 90% 0cm 57° 9.2°C 3.4mm 0.12kPa 23566m 9m/s 6.9m/s
15:00
33% 6.4°C 0.007mm 91% 0cm 52° 7.8°C 1.8mm 0.09kPa 23850m 6.5m/s 5m/s
16:00
48% 5.2°C 0mm 92% 0cm 45° 6.4°C 0.06mm 0.07kPa 24135m 4.1m/s 3.1m/s
17:00
49% 5.6°C 0.17mm 93% 0cm 37° 6.6°C 0.35mm 0.07kPa 19378m 5.9m/s 3.4m/s
18:00
50% 6°C 0.34mm 94% 0cm 29° 6.9°C 0.65mm 0.06kPa 14621m 7.8m/s 3.7m/s
19:00
51% 6.4°C 0.51mm 95% 0cm 20° 7.2°C 0.94mm 0.05kPa 9864m 9.6m/s 4m/s
20:00
51% 6.1°C 0.36mm 94% 0cm 12° 6.9°C 1.2mm 0.06kPa 14621m 9.9m/s 4.4m/s
21:00
52% 5.7°C 0.22mm 94% 0cm 4.2° 6.7°C 1.5mm 0.06kPa 19378m 10m/s 4.8m/s
22:00 ☾
52% 5.4°C 0.07mm 93% 0cm -2.4° 6.4°C 1.8mm 0.07kPa 24135m 10m/s 5.2m/s
23:00 ☾
46% 5.4°C 0.1mm 92% 0cm -7.7° 6.6°C 1.9mm 0.07kPa 23307m 10m/s 5.4m/s
Tue, Jun 9 Sunrise 04:39 Sunset 21:42
24:00 ☾
41% 5.5°C 0.12mm 92% 0cm -11° 6.7°C 2mm 0.08kPa 22478m 10m/s 5.6m/s
01:00 ☾
35% 5.5°C 0.15mm 91% 0cm -13° 6.9°C 2.2mm 0.09kPa 21650m 9.9m/s 5.8m/s
02:00 ☾
29% 5.7°C 0.1mm 92% 0cm -12° 7°C 1.8mm 0.08kPa 18926m 10m/s 6.5m/s
03:00 ☾
24% 5.9°C 0.05mm 92% 0cm -9.2° 7.1°C 1.4mm 0.08kPa 16203m 11m/s 7.3m/s
04:00 ☾
18% 6.1°C 0mm 93% 0cm -4.5° 7.1°C 1.1mm 0.07kPa 13480m 12m/s 8m/s
05:00
15% 6.6°C 0.05mm 93% 0cm 1.8° 7.7°C 1.4mm 0.08kPa 13532m 12m/s 8.2m/s
06:00
11% 7.1°C 0.11mm 92% 0cm 8.9° 8.2°C 1.8mm 0.08kPa 13584m 12m/s 8.3m/s
07:00
8% 7.5°C 0.16mm 92% 0cm 17° 8.7°C 2.2mm 0.09kPa 13637m 12m/s 8.4m/s
08:00
11% 7.3°C 0.14mm 89% 0cm 26° 9°C 1.8mm 0.12kPa 15732m 12m/s 8.4m/s
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