National Weather ServiceNew YorkFrost AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Frost Advisories in New York
The National Weather Service issued 47 frost advisories for New York in 2025 and 41 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 2nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 31, 20% above the average of 26 for those months in 2008-2025. Southern Washington was covered most often (100 times since 2008).
How many frost advisories does New York get?
Every frost advisory that covered part of New York. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 31 |
| 2025 | 47 |
| 2024 | 39 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2022 | 50 |
| 2021 | 27 |
| 2020 | 42 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2017 | 34 |
| 2016 | 39 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2013 | 48 |
| 2012 | 39 |
| 2011 | 33 |
| 2010 | 60 |
| 2009 | 56 |
| 2008 | 67 |
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 York 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 York?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Washington | 100 | 14 | September 24, 2026 |
| Southeast Warren | 99 | 15 | September 24, 2026 |
| Northern Washington | 98 | 15 | September 24, 2026 |
| Northern Saratoga | 96 | 13 | May 22, 2026 |
| Eastern Clinton | 66 | 13 | September 24, 2026 |
| Lewis | 66 | 11 | May 22, 2026 |
| Steuben | 66 | 12 | May 22, 2026 |
| Onondaga | 65 | 12 | May 22, 2026 |
| Chautauqua | 64 | 15 | May 11, 2026 |
| Cattaraugus | 63 | 12 | May 11, 2026 |
| Livingston | 63 | 11 | May 3, 2026 |
| Oswego | 63 | 15 | May 22, 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 New York.