National Weather ServiceGeorgiaFreeze WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Warnings in Georgia
The National Weather Service issued 51 freeze warnings for Georgia in 2025 and 46 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 3rd most of any state. 2026 through September: 36, 33% above the average of 27 for those months in 2008-2025. Bacon was covered most often (259 times since 2008).
How many freeze warnings does Georgia get?
Every freeze warning that covered part of Georgia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 36 |
| 2025 | 51 |
| 2024 | 39 |
| 2023 | 51 |
| 2022 | 46 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2019 | 40 |
| 2018 | 58 |
| 2017 | 39 |
| 2016 | 40 |
| 2015 | 34 |
| 2014 | 70 |
| 2013 | 65 |
| 2012 | 37 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2010 | 77 |
| 2009 | 53 |
| 2008 | 45 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon | 259 | 76 | March 18, 2026 |
| Appling | 258 | 76 | March 18, 2026 |
| Jeff Davis | 256 | 76 | March 18, 2026 |
| Coffee | 256 | 76 | March 18, 2026 |
| Wayne | 252 | 73 | March 18, 2026 |
| Atkinson | 250 | 75 | March 18, 2026 |
| Pierce | 247 | 73 | March 18, 2026 |
| Clinch | 238 | 69 | March 18, 2026 |
| Brantley | 235 | 69 | March 18, 2026 |
| Echols | 232 | 67 | March 18, 2026 |
| Inland Glynn | 207 | 67 | March 18, 2026 |
| Inland Camden | 207 | 67 | March 18, 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 freeze warning?
A freeze warning means temperatures at or below 32°F are expected during the growing season, enough to kill crops and sensitive plants. Since 2024-2025 it also covers the colder nights that had a hard freeze warning of their own. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. AreaZine's counts include the hard freeze warnings issued before the change. The national record · Every warning type in Georgia.