National Weather ServiceMassachusettsFreeze WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Warnings in Massachusetts
The National Weather Service issued 2 freeze warnings for Massachusetts in 2025 and 5 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 46th most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 2 for those months in 2008-2025. Southern Plymouth was covered most often (27 times since 2008).
How many freeze warnings does Massachusetts get?
Every freeze warning that covered part of Massachusetts. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2008 | 10 |
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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Plymouth | 27 | 4 | October 10, 2025 |
| Southern Bristol | 27 | 4 | October 10, 2025 |
| Western Hampden | 26 | 2 | October 10, 2025 |
| Western Plymouth | 25 | 4 | October 10, 2025 |
| Northern Berkshire | 25 | 2 | October 10, 2025 |
| Eastern Hampshire | 25 | 2 | October 10, 2025 |
| Western Franklin | 24 | 1 | May 18, 2023 |
| Southern Berkshire | 23 | 2 | October 10, 2025 |
| Eastern Franklin | 23 | 1 | May 18, 2023 |
| Western Hampshire | 22 | 1 | May 18, 2023 |
| Eastern Hampden | 22 | 2 | October 10, 2025 |
| Northern Bristol | 21 | 4 | 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 Massachusetts.