National Weather ServiceNew YorkFreeze WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Watches in New York
The National Weather Service issued 11 freeze watches for New York in 2025 and 9 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 23rd most of any state. 2026 through September: 2, 53% below the average of 4 for those months in 2008-2025. Orange was covered most often (39 times since 2008).
How many freeze watches does New York get?
Every freeze watch that covered part of New York. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 2 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2008 | 10 |
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 New York 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 New York?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange | 39 | 10 | April 21, 2026 |
| Putnam | 35 | 6 | April 21, 2026 |
| Southeast Suffolk | 26 | 3 | April 21, 2026 |
| Northeast Suffolk | 26 | 3 | April 21, 2026 |
| Rockland | 23 | 3 | April 21, 2026 |
| Northern Westchester | 22 | 3 | April 21, 2026 |
| Steuben | 21 | 2 | October 10, 2025 |
| Northern Oneida | 21 | 3 | October 10, 2025 |
| Lewis | 21 | 3 | October 2, 2025 |
| Tompkins | 20 | 2 | October 10, 2025 |
| Southern Oneida | 20 | 2 | October 10, 2025 |
| Schuyler | 20 | 2 | 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 New York.