National Weather ServiceGeorgiaFreeze WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Watches in Georgia
The National Weather Service issued 41 freeze watches for Georgia in 2025 and 31 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 2nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 23, 29% above the average of 18 for those months in 2008-2025. Wayne was covered most often (201 times since 2008).
How many freeze watches does Georgia get?
Every freeze watch that covered part of Georgia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 23 |
| 2025 | 41 |
| 2024 | 29 |
| 2023 | 43 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2018 | 31 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2016 | 31 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2014 | 51 |
| 2013 | 41 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2010 | 52 |
| 2009 | 38 |
| 2008 | 33 |
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 Georgia 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 Georgia?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 201 | 63 | March 18, 2026 |
| Bacon | 201 | 63 | March 18, 2026 |
| Appling | 201 | 63 | March 18, 2026 |
| Jeff Davis | 200 | 62 | March 18, 2026 |
| Coffee | 199 | 62 | March 18, 2026 |
| Pierce | 198 | 63 | March 18, 2026 |
| Atkinson | 198 | 62 | March 18, 2026 |
| Brantley | 192 | 62 | March 18, 2026 |
| Clinch | 191 | 61 | March 18, 2026 |
| Echols | 190 | 60 | March 18, 2026 |
| Inland Glynn | 168 | 57 | March 18, 2026 |
| Inland Camden | 168 | 57 | March 18, 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 Georgia.