National Weather ServiceVirginiaFrost AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Frost Advisories in Virginia
The National Weather Service issued 27 frost advisories for Virginia in 2025 and 27 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 7th most of any state. 2026 through September: 18, 40% above the average of 13 for those months in 2008-2025. Lee was covered most often (74 times since 2008).
How many frost advisories does Virginia get?
Every frost advisory that covered part of Virginia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 18 |
| 2025 | 27 |
| 2024 | 35 |
| 2023 | 38 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2020 | 41 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2016 | 31 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2010 | 45 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 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 Virginia 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 Virginia?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee | 74 | 9 | April 23, 2024 |
| Scott | 74 | 9 | April 23, 2024 |
| Washington | 74 | 9 | April 23, 2024 |
| Russell | 73 | 8 | April 23, 2024 |
| Wise | 72 | 8 | April 23, 2024 |
| Warren | 68 | 15 | May 3, 2026 |
| Madison | 65 | 13 | May 3, 2026 |
| Rappahannock | 65 | 13 | May 3, 2026 |
| Culpeper | 64 | 12 | May 3, 2026 |
| Frederick | 64 | 16 | May 12, 2026 |
| Orange | 64 | 13 | May 3, 2026 |
| Page | 64 | 12 | May 12, 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 Virginia.