National Weather ServiceFloridaCold Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Cold Weather Advisories in Florida
The National Weather Service issued 58 cold weather advisories for Florida in 2025 and 20 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 12th most of any state. 2026 through September: 59, 277% above the average of 16 for those months in 2008-2025. Polk was covered most often (86 times since 2008).
How many cold weather advisories does Florida get?
Every cold weather advisory that covered part of Florida. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 59 |
| 2025 | 58 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2014 | 32 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2010 | 84 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2008 | 21 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Florida get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Florida?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polk | 86 | 21 | February 24, 2026 |
| Northern Lake County | 80 | 20 | February 24, 2026 |
| Southern Lake County | 79 | 20 | February 24, 2026 |
| Hardee | 78 | 20 | February 24, 2026 |
| Seminole | 76 | 20 | February 24, 2026 |
| Orange | 76 | 20 | February 24, 2026 |
| Highlands | 76 | 18 | February 24, 2026 |
| Osceola | 71 | 16 | February 24, 2026 |
| Sumter | 69 | 16 | February 24, 2026 |
| Pinellas | 69 | 19 | February 24, 2026 |
| Holmes | 63 | 29 | February 24, 2026 |
| Washington | 60 | 29 | February 24, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a cold weather advisory?
A cold weather advisory means cold temperatures or wind chills that can be dangerous to people without shelter. It replaced the wind chill advisory in 2024-2025. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. AreaZine's counts include the wind chill advisories issued before the change. The national record · Every warning type in Florida.