White Christmas

Will it be a White Christmas in Old Harlow?

Snow odds for Old Harlow, London, on Christmas Day 2026.

The historical picture

Over the 34 years from 1991–2024, Old Harlow has had a white Christmas fewer than 1 year in 10: 1 of 34 years saw snow fall on Christmas Eve or Day. The most recent was 2009.

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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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About Old Harlow

Elevation

62 m

Region

London

Model

1 km, in-house

Higher and more northerly places tend to score better, and Old Harlow sits at 62 m.

Nearby places

Frequently asked questions

Will it snow in Old Harlow this Christmas?
The current estimate is a 4% chance of a white Christmas in Old Harlow 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 Old Harlow have a white Christmas?
Over 1991–2024, snow fell on Christmas Eve or Day in Old Harlow fewer than 1 year in 10 (1 of 34 years).
When did Old Harlow last have a white Christmas?
The most recent white Christmas in Old Harlow in our 1991–2024 records was 2009.