Solway, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Clearwater County County
4.6
/5.0
A+
Excellent
116
Population
113/sq mi density
$118,750
Median Income
$34,047 per capita
$185,800
Home Value
$256,098 Zillow
39°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$118,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$185,800 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Solway has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. The area receives 51.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 38.7°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,451 ft (442 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5210°N, 95.1303°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Clearwater County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bemidji Regional (BJI) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.1 in |
Solway has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 6°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.7").