National Weather ServiceNew MexicoFreeze WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Warnings in New Mexico
The National Weather Service issued 14 freeze warnings for New Mexico in 2025 and 15 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 30th most of any state. 2026 through September: 4, in line with the average of 4 for those months in 2008-2025. Guadalupe County was covered most often (48 times since 2008).
How many freeze warnings does New Mexico get?
Every freeze warning that covered part of New Mexico. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 4 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2014 | 36 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2008 | 7 |
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 Mexico 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 Mexico?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe County | 48 | 8 | April 19, 2026 |
| Harding County | 44 | 5 | May 7, 2026 |
| Far Northeast Highlands | 44 | 7 | May 7, 2026 |
| Quay County | 43 | 5 | April 18, 2026 |
| Northwest Plateau | 43 | 7 | May 7, 2026 |
| Estancia Valley | 43 | 7 | May 7, 2026 |
| Union County | 42 | 4 | May 7, 2026 |
| Northeast Highlands | 42 | 6 | May 7, 2026 |
| Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area | 42 | 9 | April 18, 2026 |
| Santa Fe Metro Area | 40 | 6 | May 7, 2026 |
| Roosevelt County | 40 | 5 | April 19, 2026 |
| Curry County | 39 | 4 | April 19, 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 Mexico.