National Weather ServiceMaineFreeze WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Warnings in Maine
The National Weather Service issued 6 freeze warnings for Maine in 2025 and 6 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 42nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 3, 30% below the average of 4 for those months in 2008-2025. Northern Oxford was covered most often (31 times since 2008).
How many freeze warnings does Maine get?
Every freeze warning that covered part of Maine. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 3 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2008 | 4 |
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 Maine 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 Maine?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Oxford | 31 | 3 | May 22, 2026 |
| Southern Oxford | 30 | 4 | May 13, 2026 |
| Northwest Aroostook | 30 | 2 | September 21, 2025 |
| Northern Somerset | 30 | 2 | September 21, 2025 |
| Northern Franklin | 30 | 3 | May 22, 2026 |
| Northern Piscataquis | 28 | 2 | September 21, 2025 |
| Northeast Aroostook | 24 | 2 | May 31, 2026 |
| Southeast Aroostook | 23 | 1 | September 21, 2025 |
| Northern Penobscot | 22 | 1 | September 21, 2025 |
| Central Somerset | 22 | 2 | September 21, 2025 |
| Southern Franklin | 20 | 2 | October 10, 2025 |
| Interior York | 17 | 2 | October 10, 2025 |
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 Maine.