White Christmas

Will it be a White Christmas in Pelton?

Snow odds for Pelton, North East England, on Christmas Day 2026.

The historical picture

Over the 34 years from 1991–2024, Pelton has had a white Christmas about 2 years in 10: 6 of 34 years saw snow fall on Christmas Eve or Day. The most recent was 2010.

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White Christmas

15%

Snow on the Day

9%

Snow on the Eve

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White Christmas No snow

About Pelton

Elevation

87 m

Region

North East England

Model

1 km, in-house

Higher and more northerly places tend to score better, and Pelton sits at 87 m.

Nearby places

Frequently asked questions

Will it snow in Pelton this Christmas?
The current estimate is a 18% chance of a white Christmas in Pelton 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 Pelton have a white Christmas?
Over 1991–2024, snow fell on Christmas Eve or Day in Pelton about 2 years in 10 (6 of 34 years).
When did Pelton last have a white Christmas?
The most recent white Christmas in Pelton in our 1991–2024 records was 2010.