White Christmas

Will it be a White Christmas in Waltham?

Snow odds for Waltham, East Midlands, on Christmas Day 2026.

The historical picture

Over the 34 years from 1991–2024, Waltham has had a white Christmas about 2 years in 10: 5 of 34 years saw snow fall on Christmas Eve or Day. The most recent was 2010.

15%

White Christmas

9%

Snow on the Day

12%

Snow on the Eve

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White Christmas No snow

About Waltham

Elevation

19 m

Region

East Midlands

Model

1 km, in-house

Higher and more northerly places tend to score better, and Waltham sits at 19 m.

Nearby places

Frequently asked questions

Will it snow in Waltham this Christmas?
The current estimate is a 15% chance of a white Christmas in Waltham in 2026. This far out the number comes from our climate model; it sharpens on its own as the live forecast comes into range, within about a month of Christmas.
How often does Waltham have a white Christmas?
Over 1991–2024, snow fell on Christmas Eve or Day in Waltham about 2 years in 10 (5 of 34 years).
When did Waltham last have a white Christmas?
The most recent white Christmas in Waltham in our 1991–2024 records was 2010.