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Weather & Climate in Solway, MN

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

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 / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. The area gets 276 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 1,451 feet.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average39.3°F
27% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,451 ft (442 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density113/sq mi
Coordinates47.5210°N, 95.1303°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClearwater County County
Nearest AirportBemidji Regional (BJI)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"
40% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score4.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.1 / 100
Community Resilience49.2 / 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)

Tornado History

195 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 55 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 80 km 15.0 mi 1
Jun 6, 2008 EF3 61 km 7.3 mi 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 94 km 17.3 mi 0
Jun 24, 2023 EF2 68 km 6.2 mi 0
Jun 24, 2022 EF2 85 km 30.9 mi 0
Jun 8, 2019 EF2 81 km 3.6 mi 0
Jun 29, 2018 EF2 67 km 15.4 mi 0
Aug 28, 2016 EF2 96 km 9.6 mi 0
Jul 22, 2013 EF2 64 km 21.1 mi 0
Jul 11, 2008 EF2 58 km 16.0 mi 0
Jun 6, 2008 EF2 86 km 14.1 mi 0
Jul 5, 1991 EF2 89 km 2.5 mi 0
Aug 25, 1983 EF2 98 km 1.3 mi 0
Aug 5, 1981 EF2 22 km 0.8 mi 0
Jul 5, 1978 EF2 94 km 57.5 mi 4
Jun 26, 1978 EF2 94 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 25, 1960 EF2 100 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 25, 1960 EF2 30 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 24, 2022 EF1 51 km 3.8 mi 0
Jun 20, 2022 EF1 87 km 4.9 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (131,401 acres, 1987).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1987 UNNAMED 131,401 69 km
2003 REINER 36 67,641 62 km
1989 UNNAMED 66,422 65 km
1990 UNNAMED 43,533 77 km
1991 UNNAMED 37,840 51 km
1990 UNNAMED 32,693 54 km
1987 SANDY LAKE 26,617 54 km
1998 RL3 14,882 68 km
2018 2018 HIGHWAY 1 RXB 13,170 69 km
2021 OXCART 12,538 88 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,281 92 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,690 55 km
1990 UNNAMED 8,025 72 km
2016 2016 HIGHWAY 1 RXB 7,744 73 km
2021 RL 005 UNIT 8 AND 9 6,352 50 km
2003 HICKORY ONE 6,152 60 km
2007 HWYONEBURN 6,124 72 km
2002 RED LAKE 468 6,076 46 km
2021 RL 203 GOODS 5,555 57 km
2012 HWY 1 2012 5,491 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

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").

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