White Christmas

Will it be a White Christmas in Ellon?

Snow odds for Ellon, Scotland, on Christmas Day 2026.

The historical picture

Over the 34 years from 1991–2024, Ellon has had a white Christmas about 3 years in 10: 10 of 34 years saw snow fall on Christmas Eve or Day. The most recent was 2020.

29%

White Christmas

21%

Snow on the Day

18%

Snow on the Eve

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White Christmas No snow

About Ellon

Elevation

12 m

Region

Scotland

Model

1 km, in-house

Higher and more northerly places tend to score better, and Ellon sits at 12 m.

Nearby places

Frequently asked questions

Will it snow in Ellon this Christmas?
The current estimate is a 29% chance of a white Christmas in Ellon 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 Ellon have a white Christmas?
Over 1991–2024, snow fell on Christmas Eve or Day in Ellon about 3 years in 10 (10 of 34 years).
When did Ellon last have a white Christmas?
The most recent white Christmas in Ellon in our 1991–2024 records was 2020.