National Weather ServiceMississippiFrost AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Frost Advisories in Mississippi
The National Weather Service issued 3 frost advisories for Mississippi in 2025 and 6 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 39th most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 3 for those months in 2008-2025. Marshall was covered most often (60 times since 2008).
How many frost advisories does Mississippi get?
Every frost advisory that covered part of Mississippi. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2008 | 5 |
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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall | 60 | 6 | April 9, 2025 |
| Tippah | 58 | 5 | April 9, 2025 |
| Benton | 57 | 5 | April 9, 2025 |
| Alcorn | 56 | 5 | April 9, 2025 |
| Tishomingo | 53 | 6 | April 9, 2025 |
| Prentiss | 51 | 6 | April 9, 2025 |
| Union | 49 | 5 | April 9, 2025 |
| Lafayette | 48 | 4 | April 9, 2025 |
| Lee | 46 | 4 | April 9, 2025 |
| Itawamba | 45 | 4 | April 9, 2025 |
| Pontotoc | 45 | 3 | April 9, 2025 |
| Chickasaw | 41 | 3 | April 9, 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 Mississippi.