Will it snow in Derby in 2025? Met Office forecast including white Christmas odds
With Derby experiencing cold weather, here is a look at Met Office's 2025 forecasts to answer whether snow is expected soon.
Single digit temperatures are here to stay for the foreseeable in Derby, which has got many people thinking about snow.
Will it snow in Derby?
Although there is a 24-hour yellow warning of rain issued for Derby, the Met Office says no snow is on the horizon this month.
From next week (November 17), mornings in Derby are set to have cold but bright starts with some showers peppering wintry sunshine.
A brisk northerly wind will increase wind chill factor and overnight frost will be widespread, especially in the north.
Around November 19, stronger winds and heavier bands of rain are set to move southeast across Derby and the wider UK, bringing a less cold spell, before a cold northerly airflow moves in.
The end of November will see the month end on a possibly milder note thanks to incoming high pressure.
Will there be December snow in Derby?
There is a chance of snow in mainly northern regions and areas of high ground.
Met Office said: “Whilst the expected weather patterns during late November and into December are inevitably very uncertain, there is a signal for largely unsettled or at least changeable conditions across the UK, with the flow tending to come mainly from the Atlantic.
“This means spells of wind and rain are likely for most if not all parts, with a risk of some snow, mainly in the north over high ground.
“Some drier, brighter interludes are also likely, with an associated risk of frost and fog. Temperatures are likely to be near or a little above normal overall.”
Will it snow on Christmas in Derby?
It is too early to forecast the weather in Derby on Christmas Day. Weather forecasts for a specific date well in advance, for example in late December, are simply not reliable.
We can however, look at past years and get an idea of the forecast this year. Whilst some areas may experience snow flurries, a blanket wide snow-covering throughout the country on December 25 is unexpected.
There is a higher chance of seeing snow in January and February than in December, as snow settles on the ground an average of three days in December - compared to 3.3 days in January, 3.4 days in February and 1.9 days in March. Figures have been gleaned from 1991 to 2020 long-term averaging period.
What are the odds of a white Christmas?
Although Derby is not expected to be in line for a white Christmas, a site has named the place that has highest odds for a white Christmas.
OLBG.com says there is a 44.4% chance that Aberdeen will see snow this Christmas Day. This is due to Scotland seeing frequent snowfall in December due to its colder climate; the odds have therefore put Aberdeen as the favourite.