White Christmas

Will it be a White Christmas in Chatham?

Snow odds for Chatham, London, on Christmas Day 2026.

The historical picture

Over the 34 years from 1991–2024, Chatham has had a white Christmas fewer than 1 year in 10: 0 of 34 years saw snow fall on Christmas Eve or Day.

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White Christmas

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Snow on the Day

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Snow on the Eve

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White Christmas No snow

About Chatham

Elevation

21 m

Region

London

Model

1 km, in-house

Higher and more northerly places tend to score better, and Chatham sits at 21 m.

Nearby places

Frequently asked questions

Will it snow in Chatham this Christmas?
The current estimate is a 1% chance of a white Christmas in Chatham 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 Chatham have a white Christmas?
Over 1991–2024, snow fell on Christmas Eve or Day in Chatham fewer than 1 year in 10 (0 of 34 years).
When did Chatham last have a white Christmas?
Our 1991–2024 records show no white Christmas in Chatham. Snow on the day here is rare.