National Weather ServiceArkansasFrost AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Frost Advisories in Arkansas
The National Weather Service issued 12 frost advisories for Arkansas in 2025 and 10 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 31st most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 5 for those months in 2008-2025. Randolph was covered most often (53 times since 2008).
How many frost advisories does Arkansas get?
Every frost advisory that covered part of Arkansas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 0 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph | 53 | 9 | November 3, 2025 |
| Lawrence | 50 | 9 | November 3, 2025 |
| Clay | 49 | 5 | April 8, 2025 |
| Greene | 47 | 5 | April 8, 2025 |
| Mississippi | 45 | 5 | April 8, 2025 |
| Sharp | 42 | 13 | November 3, 2025 |
| Craighead | 41 | 5 | April 8, 2025 |
| Fulton | 41 | 12 | November 3, 2025 |
| Izard | 41 | 13 | November 3, 2025 |
| Stone | 40 | 13 | November 3, 2025 |
| Marion | 39 | 12 | October 31, 2025 |
| Baxter | 38 | 13 | November 3, 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 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 Arkansas.