National Weather ServiceConnecticutFreeze WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Watches in Connecticut
The National Weather Service issued 5 freeze watches for Connecticut in 2025 and 4 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 32nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 1, 47% below the average of 2 for those months in 2008-2025. Northern Fairfield was covered most often (33 times since 2008).
How many freeze watches does Connecticut get?
Every freeze watch that covered part of Connecticut. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Fairfield | 33 | 6 | April 21, 2026 |
| Northern New Haven | 32 | 6 | April 21, 2026 |
| Northern Middlesex | 30 | 6 | April 21, 2026 |
| Northern New London | 29 | 6 | April 21, 2026 |
| Southern New Haven | 26 | 4 | April 21, 2026 |
| Southern New London | 25 | 5 | April 21, 2026 |
| Southern Middlesex | 24 | 4 | April 21, 2026 |
| Southern Fairfield | 22 | 4 | April 21, 2026 |
| Tolland | 17 | 4 | October 10, 2025 |
| Windham | 15 | 4 | October 10, 2025 |
| Hartford | 15 | 3 | October 10, 2025 |
| Southern Litchfield | 7 | 3 | 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 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 Connecticut.