National Weather ServiceTexasFrost AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Frost Advisories in Texas
The National Weather Service issued 8 frost advisories for Texas in 2025 and 9 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 37th most of any state. 2026 through September: 3, in line with the average of 3 for those months in 2008-2025. Dallam was covered most often (43 times since 2008).
How many frost advisories does Texas get?
Every frost advisory that covered part of Texas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 3 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2008 | 12 |
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 Texas 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 Texas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallam | 43 | 8 | May 2, 2026 |
| Hartley | 42 | 8 | May 2, 2026 |
| Sherman | 42 | 9 | May 2, 2026 |
| Moore | 40 | 10 | May 7, 2026 |
| Ochiltree | 38 | 9 | May 2, 2026 |
| Hansford | 36 | 8 | May 2, 2026 |
| Lipscomb | 31 | 6 | May 7, 2026 |
| Potter | 31 | 8 | May 7, 2026 |
| Randall | 31 | 8 | May 7, 2026 |
| Hutchinson | 28 | 7 | May 7, 2026 |
| Roberts | 28 | 6 | May 7, 2026 |
| Deaf Smith | 27 | 7 | May 7, 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 Texas.