National Weather ServiceKansasFreeze WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Watches in Kansas
The National Weather Service issued 16 freeze watches for Kansas in 2025 and 11 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 10th most of any state. 2026 through September: 5, 67% above the average of 3 for those months in 2008-2025. Hamilton was covered most often (37 times since 2008).
How many freeze watches does Kansas get?
Every freeze watch that covered part of Kansas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 5 |
| 2025 | 16 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2008 | 13 |
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 Kansas 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 Kansas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 37 | 4 | May 7, 2026 |
| Kearny | 36 | 3 | May 7, 2026 |
| Stanton | 35 | 4 | May 7, 2026 |
| Scott | 34 | 3 | May 7, 2026 |
| Finney | 34 | 2 | May 7, 2026 |
| Grant | 33 | 3 | May 7, 2026 |
| Ford | 32 | 6 | May 7, 2026 |
| Lane | 31 | 3 | May 7, 2026 |
| Hodgeman | 30 | 5 | May 7, 2026 |
| Stevens | 28 | 4 | May 7, 2026 |
| Morton | 28 | 3 | May 7, 2026 |
| Meade | 28 | 5 | May 7, 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 Kansas.