Whernside Paragliding and Hang Gliding Weather Forecast

12:00 forecast: 35 kph WSW, 0/5 thermals. 5-day Whernside paragliding and hang gliding forecast with wind, thermals, cloud base, rain and flyability.

Flying directions: east, southeast, south
Wind range: wind limits vary by pilot and conditions
Site altitude: 577 m
Location: 54.2223, -2.4016

Forecast for Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 12:00

Launch wind: 35 kph from WSW (243°).
Wind aloft: 41 kph from WSW (244°).
Thermal rating: 0 out of 5.
Cloud base: 2360 ft; climbs to 1343 ft.
Rain: dry.

5-day forecast summary

Date	Period	Flyable	Launch wind	Aloft	Thermals	Rain
Tue 1 Sep	Morning	No	30 kph SW	35 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1716 ft	dry
Tue 1 Sep	Morning	No	30 kph SW	35 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1717 ft	dry
Tue 1 Sep	Midday	No	35 kph WSW	41 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2360 ft	dry
Tue 1 Sep	Midday	No	35 kph WSW	41 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2360 ft	dry
Tue 1 Sep	Afternoon	No	39 kph WSW	44 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2923 ft	dry
Tue 1 Sep	Afternoon	No	39 kph WSW	44 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2923 ft	dry
Wed 2 Sep	Morning	No	19 kph SW	20 kph SW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1545 ft	dry
Wed 2 Sep	Morning	No	19 kph SW	20 kph SW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1545 ft	dry
Wed 2 Sep	Midday	No	22 kph SW	26 kph SW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1727 ft	0.3 mm light rain
Wed 2 Sep	Midday	No	22 kph SW	26 kph SW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1725 ft	0.3 mm light rain
Wed 2 Sep	Afternoon	No	24 kph SSE	20 kph SSE	0 out of 5, cloud base 1527 ft	1.6 mm light rain
Wed 2 Sep	Afternoon	No	26 kph SSE	20 kph SSE	0 out of 5, cloud base 1526 ft	1.2 mm light rain
Thu 3 Sep	Morning	No	37 kph WSW	44 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1720 ft	dry
Thu 3 Sep	Morning	No	37 kph WSW	44 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1720 ft	dry
Thu 3 Sep	Midday	No	37 kph WSW	44 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1624 ft	dry
Thu 3 Sep	Midday	No	37 kph WSW	44 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1627 ft	dry
Thu 3 Sep	Afternoon	No	39 kph WSW	48 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2227 ft	dry
Thu 3 Sep	Afternoon	No	39 kph WSW	48 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2229 ft	dry
Fri 4 Sep	Morning	No	48 kph W	59 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 2720 ft	dry
Fri 4 Sep	Morning	No	48 kph W	59 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 2720 ft	dry
Fri 4 Sep	Midday	No	50 kph W	59 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 2564 ft	dry
Fri 4 Sep	Midday	No	50 kph W	59 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 2564 ft	dry
Fri 4 Sep	Afternoon	No	48 kph W	65 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 2974 ft	0.4 mm light rain
Fri 4 Sep	Afternoon	No	48 kph W	63 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 3142 ft	dry
Sat 5 Sep	Morning	No	24 kph WNW	31 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2002 ft	dry
Sat 5 Sep	Morning	No	24 kph WNW	31 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2001 ft	dry
Sat 5 Sep	Midday	No	30 kph W	37 kph W	1 out of 5, cloud base 2692 ft	0.1 mm light rain
Sat 5 Sep	Midday	No	30 kph W	37 kph W	1 out of 5, cloud base 2697 ft	0.2 mm light rain
Sat 5 Sep	Afternoon	No	30 kph W	35 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 2692 ft	dry
Sat 5 Sep	Afternoon	No	30 kph W	35 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 2699 ft	dry

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