White Christmas

Will it be a White Christmas in Exeter?

Snow odds for Exeter, South West England, on Christmas Day 2026.

The historical picture

Over the 34 years from 1991–2024, Exeter 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 Exeter

Elevation

46 m

Region

South West England

Model

1 km, in-house

Higher and more northerly places tend to score better, and Exeter sits at 46 m.

Nearby places

Frequently asked questions

Will it snow in Exeter this Christmas?
The current estimate is a 3% chance of a white Christmas in Exeter 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 Exeter have a white Christmas?
Over 1991–2024, snow fell on Christmas Eve or Day in Exeter fewer than 1 year in 10 (1 of 34 years).
When did Exeter last have a white Christmas?
The most recent white Christmas in Exeter in our 1991–2024 records was 2009.