Unfortunately for many of us, this is nothing but a dream, as having a White Christmas is extremely rare in several countries.
Is there, however, a city in Europe that is more likely to have a White Christmas this year?
Interested in finding out, Besteonlinecasinos.com examined historical snow data from 2000 to 2020 for December in 70 cities across Europe. The factors considered were average snow days per year in December, average snow depth in December and on Christmas day, and the total number of White Christmases. This allowed them to calculate a White Christmas percentage score for 2022 and, as a result, crown the city in Europe most likely to have a White Christmas this year.
Key findings
- With a White Christmas score of 98.6 out of 100, Vaduz in Liechtenstein is the European city most likely to experience a White Christmas.
- Minks, Belarus, comes in second with a White Christmas score of 94.09 out of 100, with Sofia, Bulgaria coming in third.
- Eastern Europe is home to six of the top ten cities most likely to see snow on Christmas Day.
- Cities in the United Kingdom are tied for last place, with a White Christmas score of 0 out of 100.
The city in Europe most likely to have a White Christmas in 2022
| Rank | City | Country | Average snow days per year in December (2000-2020) | Total number of White Christmases (2000-2020) | White Christmas Percentage | White Christmas Score (/100) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vaduz | Liechtenstein | 30.90 | 21 | 100.00% | 98.60 |
| 2 | Minsk | Belarus | 27.29 | 18 | 85.71% | 94.09 |
| 3 | Sofia | Bulgaria | 26.19 | 17 | 80.95% | 91.95 |
| 4 | Sarajevo | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 25.62 | 18 | 85.71% | 90.73 |
| 5 | Vilnius | Lithuania | 24.76 | 17 | 80.95% | 88.14 |
| 6 | Riga | Latvia | 21.67 | 16 | 76.19% | 87.86 |
| 7 | Oslo | Norway | 22.05 | 16 | 76.19% | 86.60 |
| 8 | Pristina | Kosovo | 21.14 | 17 | 80.95% | 82.23 |
| 9 | Tallinn | Estonia | 22.52 | 14 | 66.67% | 80.72 |
| 10 | Stockholm | Sweden | 16.14 | 14 | 66.67% | 79.88 |
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Besteonlinecasinos.com can reveal that Vaduz in Liechtenstein is the city most likely to have a White Christmas in 2022, with a White Christmas score of 98.6 out of 100. Since 2000, the capital of Liechtenstein, Vaduz, has had snowfall on Christmas Day 21 times, with an average snow depth of 73.99cm. So, if you want to have a white Christmas, go to Vaduz this year to give yourself the best chance.
Minsk, Belarus, comes in second with a White Christmas score of 94.09 out of 100. Minsk residents experience snow on an average of 27.29 days in December and have had 18 White Christmases since 2000.
Sofia, Bulgaria, comes in third with a score of 91.95 out of 100. The Bulgarian capital sees snow on an average of 26.19 days in December and has had snow on 17 Christmas days since 2000.
Sarajevo located in Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks fourth with a White Christmas score of 90.73 out of 100 and rounding out the top five is Vilnius in Lithuania with a White Christmas score of 88.14 out of 100.
Unfortunately for U.K residents, the seven cities included in the study (Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, and Newcastle) finished joint last with a White Christmas score of 0 out of 100, with none having had a White Christmas since 2000.
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