National Weather ServiceFloridaFreeze WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Watches in Florida
The National Weather Service issued 36 freeze watches for Florida in 2025 and 45 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 3rd most of any state. 2026 through September: 34, 15% above the average of 30 for those months in 2008-2025. Suwannee was covered most often (242 times since 2008).
How many freeze watches does Florida get?
Every freeze watch that covered part of Florida. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 34 |
| 2025 | 36 |
| 2024 | 24 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2022 | 50 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2018 | 46 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2016 | 31 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2014 | 65 |
| 2013 | 43 |
| 2012 | 54 |
| 2011 | 38 |
| 2010 | 180 |
| 2009 | 87 |
| 2008 | 48 |
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 Florida 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 Florida?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suwannee | 242 | 51 | March 18, 2026 |
| Baker | 233 | 51 | March 18, 2026 |
| Gilchrist | 224 | 45 | February 24, 2026 |
| Union | 220 | 46 | March 18, 2026 |
| Hamilton | 203 | 13 | February 20, 2024 |
| Bradford | 203 | 41 | February 24, 2026 |
| Columbia | 167 | 0 | March 6, 2019 |
| Alachua | 142 | 0 | January 31, 2019 |
| Clay | 133 | 0 | February 4, 2021 |
| Sumter | 132 | 14 | February 24, 2026 |
| Holmes | 124 | 12 | February 24, 2026 |
| Jackson | 120 | 13 | February 24, 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 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 Florida.