Whernside Paragliding and Hang Gliding Weather Forecast

12:00 forecast: 33 kph WSW, 3/5 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 Friday 7 August 2026 at 12:00

5-day forecast summary

DatePeriodFlyableLaunch windAloftThermalsRain
Fri 7 AugMorningNo22 kph SW28 kph WSW1 out of 5, cloud base 2696 ftdry
Fri 7 AugMiddayNo33 kph WSW41 kph WSW3 out of 5, cloud base 3746 ftdry
Fri 7 AugAfternoonNo30 kph WSW35 kph WSW1 out of 5, cloud base 3913 ftdry
Sat 8 AugMorningNo17 kph SSW20 kph SSW0 out of 5, cloud base 3623 ftdry
Sat 8 AugMiddayNo26 kph SSW30 kph SSW2 out of 5, cloud base 5603 ftdry
Sat 8 AugAfternoonNo22 kph WSW26 kph WSW0 out of 5, cloud base 5461 ftdry
Sun 9 AugMorningNo24 kph SW26 kph SW0 out of 5, cloud base 1737 ft1.4 mm light rain
Sun 9 AugMiddayNo28 kph WSW33 kph WSW0 out of 5, cloud base 1588 ft0.4 mm light rain
Sun 9 AugAfternoonNo28 kph WSW30 kph WSW0 out of 5, cloud base 2914 ftdry
Mon 10 AugMorningNo7 kph NW9 kph NW2 out of 5, cloud base 3130 ftdry
Mon 10 AugMiddayNo13 kph WNW13 kph WNW5 out of 5, cloud base 4279 ftdry
Mon 10 AugAfternoonNo15 kph W13 kph WNW3 out of 5, cloud base 3895 ftdry
Tue 11 AugMorningYes20 kph SE22 kph SE0 out of 5, cloud base 3714 ftdry
Tue 11 AugMiddayNo26 kph SSE28 kph SSE1 out of 5, cloud base 5035 ftdry
Tue 11 AugAfternoonNo17 kph S22 kph S4 out of 5, cloud base 6843 ftdry

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