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Solway, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Clearwater County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
116
Population
113/sq mi density
$118,750
Median Income
$34,047 per capita
$185,800
Home Value
$245,304 Zillow
39°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
434
Violent Crime/100K
8,089 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
434 violent crimes/100K (14% above avg)
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 7°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 39.3°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.7 in |
Solway has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 7°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.5").