National Weather ServiceKansasFrost AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Frost Advisories in Kansas
The National Weather Service issued 23 frost advisories for Kansas in 2025 and 26 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 14th most of any state. 2026 through September: 19, 60% above the average of 12 for those months in 2008-2025. Cheyenne was covered most often (67 times since 2008).
How many frost advisories does Kansas get?
Every frost advisory that covered part of Kansas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 19 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2021 | 41 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2015 | 31 |
| 2014 | 35 |
| 2013 | 31 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2009 | 33 |
| 2008 | 21 |
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 Kansas 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 Kansas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne | 67 | 9 | May 19, 2026 |
| Sherman | 65 | 7 | May 19, 2026 |
| Rawlins | 63 | 8 | May 19, 2026 |
| Thomas | 62 | 9 | May 19, 2026 |
| Decatur | 60 | 8 | May 7, 2026 |
| Wallace | 58 | 7 | May 19, 2026 |
| Logan | 54 | 9 | May 19, 2026 |
| Finney | 52 | 5 | May 2, 2026 |
| Sheridan | 52 | 8 | May 7, 2026 |
| Norton | 51 | 7 | May 7, 2026 |
| Scott | 49 | 4 | May 2, 2026 |
| Trego | 49 | 5 | May 7, 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 Kansas.