National Weather ServiceOklahomaFrost AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Frost Advisories in Oklahoma
The National Weather Service issued 12 frost advisories for Oklahoma in 2025 and 11 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 33rd most of any state. 2026 through September: 2, 46% below the average of 4 for those months in 2008-2025. Texas was covered most often (39 times since 2008).
How many frost advisories does Oklahoma get?
Every frost advisory that covered part of Oklahoma. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 2 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2008 | 15 |
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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 39 | 9 | May 2, 2026 |
| Grant | 38 | 6 | October 31, 2025 |
| Cimarron | 37 | 8 | May 2, 2026 |
| Beaver | 36 | 9 | May 2, 2026 |
| Garfield | 36 | 6 | October 31, 2025 |
| Kay | 36 | 5 | October 31, 2025 |
| Noble | 35 | 5 | October 31, 2025 |
| Payne | 35 | 6 | October 31, 2025 |
| Alfalfa | 34 | 5 | May 7, 2026 |
| Woods | 34 | 5 | May 7, 2026 |
| Craig | 33 | 7 | October 31, 2025 |
| Delaware | 33 | 6 | October 31, 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 Oklahoma.