National Weather ServiceMissouriFrost AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Frost Advisories in Missouri
The National Weather Service issued 13 frost advisories for Missouri in 2025 and 20 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 17th most of any state. 2026 through September: 7, 37% below the average of 11 for those months in 2008-2025. Dent was covered most often (63 times since 2008).
How many frost advisories does Missouri get?
Every frost advisory that covered part of Missouri. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 7 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2010 | 29 |
| 2009 | 26 |
| 2008 | 13 |
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 Missouri 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 Missouri?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dent | 63 | 8 | April 5, 2026 |
| Texas | 62 | 9 | April 5, 2026 |
| Phelps | 60 | 8 | April 5, 2026 |
| Pulaski | 59 | 8 | April 5, 2026 |
| Camden | 58 | 10 | April 5, 2026 |
| Maries | 58 | 9 | April 5, 2026 |
| Miller | 58 | 9 | April 5, 2026 |
| Laclede | 57 | 9 | April 5, 2026 |
| Wright | 56 | 9 | April 5, 2026 |
| Morgan | 55 | 8 | April 5, 2026 |
| Shannon | 55 | 5 | October 31, 2025 |
| Dallas | 52 | 8 | April 5, 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 Missouri.