National Weather ServiceGeorgiaCold Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Cold Weather Advisories in Georgia
The National Weather Service issued 44 cold weather advisories for Georgia in 2025 and 10 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 18th most of any state. 2026 through September: 22, 168% above the average of 8 for those months in 2008-2025. Terrell was covered most often (56 times since 2008).
How many cold weather advisories does Georgia get?
Every cold weather advisory that covered part of Georgia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 22 |
| 2025 | 44 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2008 | 3 |
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 Georgia 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 Georgia?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrell | 56 | 19 | February 23, 2026 |
| Randolph | 56 | 19 | February 23, 2026 |
| Quitman | 55 | 18 | February 23, 2026 |
| Clay | 55 | 18 | February 23, 2026 |
| Calhoun | 54 | 18 | February 23, 2026 |
| Early | 53 | 16 | February 23, 2026 |
| Lee | 51 | 17 | February 23, 2026 |
| Tift | 47 | 17 | February 23, 2026 |
| Dougherty | 47 | 15 | February 23, 2026 |
| Baker | 47 | 15 | February 23, 2026 |
| Worth | 46 | 15 | February 23, 2026 |
| Turner | 46 | 15 | February 23, 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 Georgia.