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Frank, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Randolph County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
193 Population 508/sq mi density
$53,300 Home Value $140,647 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Frank experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The area receives 67.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,734 ft (833 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density508/sq mi
Coordinates38.5462°N, 79.8080°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRandolph County County
Nearest AirportShenandoah Valley Regional (SHD)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.8"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 67.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score57.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.2 / 100
Community Resilience43.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 4, 2019.

Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 76 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 97 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 90 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 143 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 136 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 123 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 138 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 145 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 116 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 101 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 94 km
Aug 25, 2011 14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M2.7 79 km
Jun 21, 2017 1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia M2.7 144 km
Apr 29, 2010 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.7 92 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 101 km
Nov 25, 2009 14 km S of Arrington, Virginia M2.7 137 km
Mar 4, 2019 13 km E of Meadow Bridge, West Virginia M2.6 111 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km WNW of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.6 89 km
Jul 11, 2006 9 km SSE of Rupert, West Virginia M2.6 104 km
Aug 16, 2013 13 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.6 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Isabel (2003, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 1 277 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

59 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 2 fatalities, 29 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 75 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 100 km 0
May 4, 1990 EF2 65 km 2
Jul 9, 1980 EF2 29 km 0
Aug 22, 1970 EF2 90 km 0
May 7, 1967 EF2 90 km 0
Nov 29, 1963 EF2 90 km 0
Mar 7, 1956 EF2 87 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF2 96 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF2 93 km 0
Apr 26, 2022 EF1 86 km 0
Jun 23, 2017 EF1 99 km 0
Jun 21, 2016 EF1 69 km 0
Jun 21, 2016 EF1 68 km 0
Jun 17, 2015 EF1 46 km 0
Jul 27, 2014 EF1 77 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF1 94 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF1 84 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF1 66 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF1 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RICH HOLE (15,923 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 RICH HOLE 15,923 75 km
2012 ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES 11,055 90 km
2022 UNNAMED 7,791 67 km
2014 ARCHER KNOB RX 6,093 60 km
2022 UNNAMED 5,893 60 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,345 47 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,149 48 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,687 56 km
2008 ST MARYS 4,373 92 km
1999 SHOP RUN 4,261 99 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,219 65 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,022 56 km
2012 SHIPWRECK 3,779 100 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,667 99 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,569 46 km
2014 CUB RUN RX 2,868 99 km
2011 VALLEY 2,514 69 km
2018 LOCKRIDGE RX 2,473 45 km
2024 RAMSHORN-GUINN RIDGES RX 2,469 19 km
2017 GOSHEN PASS 2,309 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 3.5 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 4.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in
July 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.9 in

Frank has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 26°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.5").

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