National Weather ServiceNew JerseyFreeze WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Warnings in New Jersey
The National Weather Service issued 6 freeze warnings for New Jersey in 2025 and 9 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 34th most of any state. 2026 through September: 6, 27% above the average of 5 for those months in 2008-2025. Cumberland was covered most often (51 times since 2008).
How many freeze warnings does New Jersey get?
Every freeze warning that covered part of New Jersey. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 6 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2008 | 9 |
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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 51 | 10 | April 21, 2026 |
| Sussex | 50 | 9 | April 21, 2026 |
| Atlantic | 50 | 10 | April 21, 2026 |
| Western Passaic | 49 | 8 | April 21, 2026 |
| Southeastern Burlington | 48 | 10 | April 21, 2026 |
| Ocean | 47 | 9 | April 21, 2026 |
| Hunterdon | 44 | 4 | April 21, 2026 |
| Warren | 42 | 7 | April 21, 2026 |
| Somerset | 42 | 4 | April 21, 2026 |
| Morris | 41 | 6 | April 21, 2026 |
| Salem | 38 | 9 | April 21, 2026 |
| Western Monmouth | 35 | 9 | April 21, 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 New Jersey.