White Christmas

Will it be a White Christmas in Houston?

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

The historical picture

Over the 34 years from 1991–2024, Houston has had a white Christmas about 2 years in 10: 7 of 34 years saw snow fall on Christmas Eve or Day. The most recent was 2018.

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White Christmas

15%

Snow on the Day

12%

Snow on the Eve

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White Christmas No snow

About Houston

Elevation

41 m

Region

Scotland

Model

1 km, in-house

Higher and more northerly places tend to score better, and Houston sits at 41 m.

Nearby places

Frequently asked questions

Will it snow in Houston this Christmas?
The current estimate is a 20% chance of a white Christmas in Houston 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 Houston have a white Christmas?
Over 1991–2024, snow fell on Christmas Eve or Day in Houston about 2 years in 10 (7 of 34 years).
When did Houston last have a white Christmas?
The most recent white Christmas in Houston in our 1991–2024 records was 2018.