National Weather ServiceFloridaFrost AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Frost Advisories in Florida
The National Weather Service issued 29 frost advisories for Florida in 2025 and 19 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 13th most of any state. 2026 through September: 20, 85% above the average of 11 for those months in 2008-2025. Suwannee was covered most often (80 times since 2008).
How many frost advisories does Florida get?
Every frost advisory that covered part of Florida. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 20 |
| 2025 | 29 |
| 2024 | 28 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2021 | 30 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2014 | 29 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2008 | 14 |
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 Florida 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 Florida?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suwannee | 80 | 23 | February 25, 2026 |
| Baker | 77 | 21 | February 25, 2026 |
| Union | 75 | 25 | February 25, 2026 |
| Bradford | 72 | 20 | March 18, 2026 |
| Gilchrist | 72 | 20 | March 18, 2026 |
| Hamilton | 62 | 6 | January 14, 2024 |
| Putnam | 51 | 0 | January 29, 2021 |
| Clay | 49 | 0 | January 29, 2021 |
| Inland Nassau | 45 | 19 | February 25, 2026 |
| Alachua | 43 | 0 | February 14, 2019 |
| Columbia | 42 | 0 | February 14, 2019 |
| Marion | 40 | 0 | February 14, 2019 |
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 Florida.