National Weather ServiceMarylandFreeze WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Watches in Maryland
The National Weather Service issued 6 freeze watches for Maryland in 2025 and 7 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 28th most of any state. 2026 through September: 10, 147% above the average of 4 for those months in 2008-2025. Frederick was covered most often (54 times since 2008).
How many freeze watches does Maryland get?
Every freeze watch that covered part of Maryland. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 10 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 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 Maryland 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 Maryland?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick | 54 | 7 | April 21, 2026 |
| Carroll | 52 | 7 | April 21, 2026 |
| Washington | 51 | 9 | April 21, 2026 |
| Northern Baltimore | 49 | 6 | April 21, 2026 |
| Extreme Western Allegany | 39 | 7 | May 12, 2026 |
| Northwest Harford | 32 | 6 | April 21, 2026 |
| Central and Eastern Allegany | 30 | 3 | October 17, 2025 |
| Cecil | 30 | 5 | April 21, 2026 |
| Northwest Howard | 28 | 6 | April 21, 2026 |
| Northwest Montgomery | 27 | 6 | April 21, 2026 |
| Kent | 22 | 6 | April 21, 2026 |
| Queen Anne's | 21 | 6 | April 21, 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 Maryland.