National Weather ServiceOklahomaFreeze WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Watches in Oklahoma
The National Weather Service issued 9 freeze watches for Oklahoma in 2025 and 10 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 26th most of any state. 2026 through September: 3, 18% below the average of 4 for those months in 2008-2025. Cimarron was covered most often (50 times since 2008).
How many freeze watches does Oklahoma get?
Every freeze watch that covered part of Oklahoma. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 3 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2008 | 12 |
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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cimarron | 50 | 9 | May 7, 2026 |
| Texas | 48 | 8 | May 7, 2026 |
| Ellis | 47 | 3 | November 10, 2025 |
| Beaver | 47 | 6 | May 7, 2026 |
| Harper | 46 | 3 | November 10, 2025 |
| Woodward | 45 | 3 | November 10, 2025 |
| Woods | 45 | 3 | November 10, 2025 |
| Kay | 45 | 4 | November 10, 2025 |
| Grant | 45 | 4 | November 10, 2025 |
| Garfield | 45 | 4 | November 10, 2025 |
| Osage | 44 | 5 | November 10, 2025 |
| Noble | 44 | 4 | November 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 Oklahoma.