White Christmas

Will it be a White Christmas in Kelso?

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

The historical picture

Over the 34 years from 1991–2024, Kelso 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 2021.

18%

White Christmas

15%

Snow on the Day

9%

Snow on the Eve

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White Christmas No snow

About Kelso

Elevation

40 m

Region

Scotland

Model

1 km, in-house

Higher and more northerly places tend to score better, and Kelso sits at 40 m.

Nearby places

Frequently asked questions

Will it snow in Kelso this Christmas?
The current estimate is a 18% chance of a white Christmas in Kelso 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 Kelso have a white Christmas?
Over 1991–2024, snow fell on Christmas Eve or Day in Kelso about 2 years in 10 (6 of 34 years).
When did Kelso last have a white Christmas?
The most recent white Christmas in Kelso in our 1991–2024 records was 2021.