Frank, Alberta

Area Small Alberta village with agricultural surroundings

In the Crowsnest Pass, Frank sits beside the Frank Slide site and interpretive centre, drawing visitors for mountain hiking, mining history and landscape photography.

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Frank, Alberta
49.6000, -114.4020

How to Get to Frank, Alberta #

Frank is accessed from Highway 3/Highway 507 depending on the local grid in southern Alberta-use regional maps for exact driving routes. The nearest larger service centers are Lethbridge and Pincher Creek.

Tips for Visiting Frank, Alberta #

  • The Frank hamlet is small-services are limited; bring supplies from nearby towns.
  • Pair a visit with historical mining sites in southern Alberta for context.

Best Time to Visit Frank, Alberta #

Summer is the easiest season to visit due to milder temperatures and open roads.

Summer
June-August · 10-25°C (50-77°F)
Warm and accessible-best time for road travel.
Winter
December-February · -20 to 0°C (-4 to 32°F)
Cold, snowy; prepare for winter driving.

Weather & Climate near Frank, Alberta #

Climate

Frank, Alberta's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -13°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (606 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
23°
Warmest Month
-13°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-13° -3°

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-11°

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-7°

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 78 mm of rain.

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
22°

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
23°

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 11°

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-6°

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-11° -2°

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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