National Weather ServiceRhode IslandFrost AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Frost Advisories in Rhode Island
The National Weather Service issued 1 frost advisories for Rhode Island in 2025 and 4 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 46th most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 2 for those months in 2008-2025. Northwest Providence was covered most often (53 times since 2008).
How many frost advisories does Rhode Island get?
Every frost advisory that covered part of Rhode Island. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2008 | 4 |
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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Providence | 53 | 4 | April 27, 2024 |
| Washington | 36 | 3 | April 27, 2024 |
| Western Kent | 36 | 3 | April 27, 2024 |
| Newport | 29 | 4 | October 10, 2025 |
| Bristol | 27 | 4 | October 10, 2025 |
| Eastern Kent | 24 | 4 | October 10, 2025 |
| Southeast Providence | 24 | 4 | October 10, 2025 |
| Block Island | 4 | 2 | April 23, 2024 |
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 Rhode Island.