White Christmas

Will it be a White Christmas in Minehead?

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

The historical picture

Over the 34 years from 1991–2024, Minehead has had a white Christmas fewer than 1 year in 10: 0 of 34 years saw snow fall on Christmas Eve or Day.

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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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White Christmas No snow

About Minehead

Elevation

29 m

Region

South West England

Model

1 km, in-house

Higher and more northerly places tend to score better, and Minehead sits at 29 m.

Nearby places

Frequently asked questions

Will it snow in Minehead this Christmas?
The current estimate is a 1% chance of a white Christmas in Minehead 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 Minehead have a white Christmas?
Over 1991–2024, snow fell on Christmas Eve or Day in Minehead fewer than 1 year in 10 (0 of 34 years).
When did Minehead last have a white Christmas?
Our 1991–2024 records show no white Christmas in Minehead. Snow on the day here is rare.