Millbanks Days of Christmas: Let it Snow

Millbanks Days of Christmas: Let it Snow

In this speed read we look at the chances of a white Christmas based on previous data

  • The last widespread white Christmas in the UK was in 2010, when 83% of weather stations reported snow on the ground. The average price of a property has risen by just over 60%, the equivalent of £101,000 since that date.
  • Over the last 50 years snow has fallen on just 15 Christmas Days, 2020 the most recent white Christmas after snow fell overnight across parts of the UK.
  • According to the Met Office, the UK averages 3.9 days of snow and sleet in December, compared to 5.3 days in January.
  • Source: Dataloft, UKHPI, Met Office


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