UK weather maps turn icy blue as brutal -6C Arctic freeze hits - 10 coldest cities

The UK is set to be hit by an Arctic freeze in December (Image: WXCHARTS)

The UK is bracing to be hammered by bitterly cold weather in December, with an Arctic freeze that could see temperatures plunge to as low as -6C. While many Brits are currently hoping for snow this Christmas, freezing conditions are also on the horizon.

New weather maps from WXCHARTS, which uses MetDesk data, have revealed that a period of icy cold conditions will hit the UK on December 28. Scotland is expected to be worst-affected by the drop in temperatures, reaching a brutal -6C in Perth and Kinross. Elsewhere in the country, Aberdeenshire and Moray are expected to get between 1C and -5C. In England, the cold snap will hit the North West and South West the hardest, with temperatures hitting anywhere between 0C and -3C. Separately, the Met Office weather forecast for December 20 to 29 warns of overnight frost and fog, as well as a likely fall in the temperatures and "cold days".

It's due to be coldest in the South West and North West. (Image: WXCHARTS)

It says: "The unsettled theme is likely to continue through the first part of this period, with further rain or showers affecting many parts at times, and often accompanied by rather windy conditions.

"In the run-up to Christmas, there is a signal for less unsettled conditions to begin to take hold, with a greater chance of high pressure developing in the vicinity of the UK compared to the previous few weeks.

"Whilst the chance of impactful rain or strong winds should reduce, there may be an increasing incidence of overnight frost and fog, the latter perhaps taking its time to clear, given the time of year.

"A gradual reduction in temperatures seems likely, falling closer to average overall. Some cold days are possible, if or where any fog persists."

Scotland will bear the brunt of the cold weather. (Image: WXCHARTS.)

1. Inverness
2. Aberdeen
3. Dundee
4. Perth
5. Bristol
6. Bath
7. Bangor
8. Wrexham
9. Gloucester
10. Carlisle