Solway, Minnesota Weather
Solway, Minnesota — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Solway, Beltrami County.
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About Solway, Minnesota
Solway rests at the edge of the great northern forests, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of the land. It lies 88.9 miles east-north-east of Moorhead, MN (from Moorhead, MN: bearing 59°T), and is situated 12.1 miles west-north-west of Bemidji. Here, the earth slopes gently towards the wide, reflective waters of the Red Lake, its surface often a mirror for the vast, ever-changing sky. The air carries the crisp scent of pine and damp soil, a constant reminder of the wilderness that presses in, softened by the cultivated fields that surround the small cluster of homes and businesses. The light, especially in the late afternoon, takes on a peculiar, honeyed quality, gilding the weathered wood of barns and the hardy stalks of corn, lending a serene hush to the landscape. The history of Solway is tied to the rich resources of this region, a story of logging and the subsequent embrace of agriculture. For generations, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the seasons and the demands of the soil, a cycle of planting and harvest that continues to sustain the local economy. While larger towns may boast bustling centers, Solway offers a different kind of wealth, found in the quiet satisfaction of a well-tended farm and the enduring camaraderie of its people. The nearby waterways, once highways for timber, now offer tranquil spaces for recreation, their shores a peaceful counterpoint to the industrious past.
Live animated radar for Solway and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Solway, Beltrami County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 47.519954°N, 95.129176°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 56678 |
| Area Code | 320 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Solway, Minnesota Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Solway, Minnesota, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Solway includes coordinates 47.519954°N, 95.129176°W, situated in Beltrami County. ZIP code 56678. Telephone area code: 320. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
