National Weather ServiceOhioFreeze WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Watches in Ohio
The National Weather Service issued 7 freeze watches for Ohio in 2025 and 10 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 15th most of any state. 2026 through September: 13, 100% above the average of 7 for those months in 2008-2025. Fairfield was covered most often (45 times since 2008).
How many freeze watches does Ohio get?
Every freeze watch that covered part of Ohio. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 13 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2012 | 41 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2008 | 8 |
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 Ohio 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 Ohio?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 45 | 11 | April 21, 2026 |
| Perry | 43 | 8 | May 3, 2026 |
| Athens | 43 | 7 | May 3, 2026 |
| Vinton | 42 | 8 | May 3, 2026 |
| Morgan | 42 | 7 | May 3, 2026 |
| Hocking | 41 | 9 | April 21, 2026 |
| Washington | 40 | 6 | May 3, 2026 |
| Meigs | 40 | 7 | May 3, 2026 |
| Darke | 40 | 8 | April 20, 2026 |
| Ross | 39 | 8 | April 7, 2026 |
| Miami | 39 | 8 | April 20, 2026 |
| Licking | 39 | 12 | 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 Ohio.