National Weather ServiceNew JerseyFrost AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Frost Advisories in New Jersey
The National Weather Service issued 16 frost advisories for New Jersey in 2025 and 13 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 25th most of any state. 2026 through September: 7, 14% above the average of 6 for those months in 2008-2025. Cumberland was covered most often (74 times since 2008).
How many frost advisories does New Jersey get?
Every frost advisory that covered part of New Jersey. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 7 |
| 2025 | 16 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2008 | 17 |
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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 74 | 17 | April 27, 2026 |
| Atlantic | 71 | 18 | April 27, 2026 |
| Camden | 69 | 18 | November 7, 2025 |
| Gloucester | 69 | 18 | November 7, 2025 |
| Southeastern Burlington | 67 | 16 | April 27, 2026 |
| Ocean | 66 | 16 | November 2, 2025 |
| Northwestern Burlington | 65 | 16 | April 27, 2026 |
| Warren | 65 | 16 | May 3, 2026 |
| Salem | 64 | 15 | November 7, 2025 |
| Sussex | 61 | 14 | May 3, 2026 |
| Mercer | 54 | 16 | April 27, 2026 |
| Western Monmouth | 54 | 15 | November 2, 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 New Jersey.