Weather & Climate in Solen, ND

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Solen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 1,678 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	43.2°F
	20% below US avg
January Average	13°F (-10°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,678 ft (511 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density	258/sq mi
Coordinates	46.3873°N, 100.7956°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Emmons County County
Nearest Airport	Bismarck Municipal (BIS) 27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.80"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	44.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	62.2 / 100
Community Resilience	55.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

233 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 8 fatalities, 95 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 29, 1953	EF5	12 km	14.8 mi	2
Jul 4, 1978	EF4	83 km	26.0 mi	5
Jul 1, 1952	EF4	77 km	48.0 mi	1
Jun 21, 1983	EF3	65 km	6.0 mi	0
Jul 30, 1981	EF3	46 km	23.9 mi	0
May 25, 1978	EF3	50 km	2.5 mi	0
Jul 1, 1955	EF3	38 km	1.3 mi	0
Aug 28, 2024	EF2	89 km	5.4 mi	0
Jul 10, 2011	EF2	77 km	12.0 mi	0
Jun 12, 2011	EF2	87 km	6.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 1999	EF2	97 km	15.0 mi	0
Jun 3, 1999	EF2	84 km	4.0 mi	0
May 30, 1985	EF2	99 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 22, 1983	EF2	65 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 19, 1974	EF2	56 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 19, 1974	EF2	81 km	0.1 mi	0
May 26, 1974	EF2	52 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 4, 1971	EF2	89 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 14, 1970	EF2	99 km	2.5 mi	0
Jul 7, 1969	EF2	67 km	0.1 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TENBROOK (30,588 acres, 2002).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2002	TENBROOK	30,588	41 km
1991	UNNAMED	14,487	96 km
2006	STONE MAN CHURCH	10,389	84 km
2000	TRIBLE	9,718	61 km
2006	LUND	9,425	31 km
1988	UNNAMED	7,593	17 km
2003	MCCLEAN BOTTOMS	6,421	29 km
1999	BULLHEAD	5,606	77 km
2022	HWY31 AND 101ST WEST	4,879	58 km
2006	B WARD 1	3,325	92 km
2015	CANNON BALL	3,068	15 km
2006	1804	2,778	100 km
2011	MOUND CITY	2,755	84 km
2012	MCINTOSH	2,653	68 km
2004	FISCHER	2,578	17 km
2012	CORNSTALK	2,561	49 km
2000	NEUGERFIRE	2,150	11 km
2000	FTMANUEL	2,124	61 km
2024	STATELINE	2,123	50 km
2003	24	2,119	40 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	13°F (-10°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	18°F (-8°C)	0.4 in
March	29°F (-2°C)	0.8 in
April	43°F (6°C)	1.6 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.3 in
June	66°F (19°C)	2.8 in	Wettest
July	72°F (22°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	1.9 in
September	60°F (15°C)	1.5 in
October	47°F (8°C)	1.2 in
November	29°F (-2°C)	0.5 in
December	16°F (-9°C)	0.4 in

Solen has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.4").

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