White Christmas

Will it be a White Christmas in New Cross?

Snow odds for New Cross, London, on Christmas Day 2026.

The historical picture

Over the 34 years from 1991–2024, New Cross 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 New Cross

Elevation

15 m

Region

London

Model

1 km, in-house

Higher and more northerly places tend to score better, and New Cross sits at 15 m.

Nearby places

Frequently asked questions

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