National Weather ServiceAlabamaFrost AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Frost Advisories in Alabama
The National Weather Service issued 12 frost advisories for Alabama in 2025 and 12 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 26th most of any state. 2026 through September: 4, 26% below the average of 5 for those months in 2008-2025. Blount was covered most often (78 times since 2008).
How many frost advisories does Alabama get?
Every frost advisory that covered part of Alabama. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 4 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2024 | 24 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 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 Alabama 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 Alabama?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blount | 78 | 13 | March 13, 2026 |
| St. Clair | 78 | 13 | March 19, 2026 |
| Calhoun | 77 | 13 | March 19, 2026 |
| Cleburne | 76 | 12 | March 19, 2026 |
| Etowah | 76 | 13 | March 19, 2026 |
| Cherokee | 75 | 12 | March 19, 2026 |
| Walker | 75 | 11 | March 13, 2026 |
| Talladega | 73 | 13 | March 19, 2026 |
| Winston | 73 | 11 | March 13, 2026 |
| Fayette | 72 | 11 | March 13, 2026 |
| Marion | 72 | 11 | March 13, 2026 |
| Randolph | 72 | 12 | March 19, 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 frost advisory?
A frost advisory means frost is expected on clear, calm nights during the growing season, with temperatures a few degrees above freezing. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Alabama.