Will it be a White Christmas in Eltham?
Snow odds for Eltham, London, on Christmas Day 2026.
The historical picture
Over the 34 years from 1991–2024, Eltham 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 Eltham
Elevation
61 m
Region
London
Model
1 km, in-house
Higher and more northerly places tend to score better, and Eltham sits at 61 m.
Nearby places
Frequently asked questions
- Will it snow in Eltham this Christmas?
- The current estimate is a 1% chance of a white Christmas in Eltham 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 Eltham have a white Christmas?
- Over 1991–2024, snow fell on Christmas Eve or Day in Eltham fewer than 1 year in 10 (0 of 34 years).
- When did Eltham last have a white Christmas?
- Our 1991–2024 records show no white Christmas in Eltham. Snow on the day here is rare.