National Weather ServiceAlabamaFreeze WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Watches in Alabama
The National Weather Service issued 12 freeze watches for Alabama in 2025 and 17 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 6th most of any state. 2026 through September: 4, 58% below the average of 10 for those months in 2008-2025. Dale was covered most often (134 times since 2008).
How many freeze watches does Alabama get?
Every freeze watch that covered part of Alabama. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 4 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2010 | 45 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2008 | 22 |
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 Alabama 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 Alabama?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dale | 134 | 17 | February 24, 2026 |
| Coffee | 133 | 16 | February 24, 2026 |
| Henry | 132 | 17 | February 24, 2026 |
| Geneva | 130 | 14 | February 24, 2026 |
| Houston | 129 | 15 | February 24, 2026 |
| Wilcox | 89 | 10 | November 11, 2025 |
| Clarke | 88 | 10 | November 11, 2025 |
| Choctaw | 88 | 10 | November 11, 2025 |
| Crenshaw | 86 | 10 | November 11, 2025 |
| Monroe | 85 | 8 | November 11, 2025 |
| Butler | 85 | 10 | November 11, 2025 |
| Washington | 84 | 8 | November 11, 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 watch?
A freeze watch means temperatures at or below 32°F are possible during the growing season. A watch means the conditions for the hazard are possible or favourable, but it is not yet happening: be ready to act if a warning follows. AreaZine's counts include the hard freeze watches issued before the change. The national record · Every warning type in Alabama.