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Hector Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

Warmest Wednesday at 59° · coldest night tonight at 23°

The short of it: Hector weather on Friday, 13 November 2026: local time, -2 °C (28 °F) with clear skies, feeling like -6 °C (22 °F). Today’s high 3 °C (37 °F), low -5 °C (23 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 20:30 local time.

HECTOR, Friday. — Partly cloudy skies are the word from the Hector station, with a high of 37° and a low of 23°. That is 5° colder than Hector usually sees in November, when highs average 42°. Winds are light from the E, gusting to 4 mph, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Wednesday looks the finest at near 59°, while tonight will be the coldest at 23°. The week looks dry — no rain worth measuring. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Hector brings highs near 42°, lows of 24° and about 1.3 in. of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 83°, January the coldest at 5°, and June the wettest with 5.0 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. The best months to ride in are September and May.

The sun is up 9 h 39 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 1,096 ft above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowClear sky28°22°2 mph–
9 PMClear sky28°21°2 mph–
10 PMClear sky27°21°2 mph–
11 PMClear sky27°21°2 mph–
12 AMClear sky27°21°2 mph–
1 AMClear sky26°20°2 mph–
2 AMClear sky26°20°2 mph–
3 AMClear sky25°19°2 mph–
4 AMClear sky25°19°2 mph–
5 AMClear sky24°18°2 mph–
6 AMClear sky24°18°2 mph–
7 AMClear sky24°17°2 mph–
8 AMClear sky24°18°2 mph–
9 AMClear sky28°21°3 mph–
10 AMClear sky33°25°4 mph–
11 AMClear sky36°28°5 mph–
12 PMClear sky38°30°5 mph–
1 PMClear sky40°32°5 mph–
2 PMClear sky41°33°5 mph–
3 PMClear sky41°34°5 mph–
4 PMMostly clear40°33°4 mph–
5 PMPartly cloudy37°30°3 mph–
6 PMPartly cloudy34°27°3 mph–
7 PMClear sky32°26°3 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 13): partly cloudy, high 37°, low 23°, dry, gusts to 7 mph. Sun up 7:13 AM, down 4:52 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today23°37°dry7 mph9 h 39 min
Saturday24°41°dry11 mph9 h 37 min
Sunday28°48°dry14 mph9 h 34 min
Monday33°52°dry17 mph9 h 32 min
Tuesday42°55°dry21 mph9 h 30 min
Wednesday46°59°0.02 in.21 mph9 h 27 min
Thursday39°54°0.01 in.20 mph9 h 26 min

Warmest: Wednesday at 59°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: Tuesday, 21 mph.

The Almanac · Hector Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Hector, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus October
18° colder, 0.8 in. less rain
Versus December
15° warmer
Day–night spread
17°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 30 min
Average wind
10 mph
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 18° against October, to near 42°; nights run about 24°. Rain is modest, about 1.3 in., the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Hector in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Hector by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January23°5°0.6 in.9 mph9 h 9 min✦✦
February28°10°0.7 in.10 mph10 h 22 min✦✦
March41°23°1.5 in.10 mph11 h 47 min✦✦✦
April56°35°2.8 in.11 mph13 h 25 min✦✦✦
May71°48°3.5 in.11 mph14 h 48 min✦✦✦
June80°58°5.0 in.9 mph15 h 34 min✦✦✦
July83°62°3.6 in.7 mph15 h 15 min✦✦✦
August80°59°3.4 in.6 mph14 h 3 min✦✦✦
September74°50°2.8 in.8 mph12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October60°38°2.0 in.10 mph10 h 52 min✦✦✦
November42°24°1.3 in.10 mph9 h 30 min✦✦✦
December27°11°0.8 in.10 mph8 h 49 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Hector

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Hector today?

Right now it is -2 °C (28 °F) with clear skies; it feels like -6 °C (22 °F). Today’s high is 3 °C (37 °F) and tonight’s low -5 °C (23 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Hector this week?

No — the next 7 days look dry, with no rain worth measuring.

Are there any weather warnings for Hector?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: frost warning.

What is the warmest month in Hector?

July, with an average high of 28 °C (83 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -15 °C (5 °F). The wettest month is June, with 126 mm (5.0 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Hector?

September and May. September brings highs near 23 °C (74 °F) and about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain; May highs near 22 °C (71 °F) and 90 mm (3.5 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Hector?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. Nights average below freezing in Nov–Mar.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Bird IslandMinnesota9 mi W42°24°1.2 in.
OliviaMinnesota14 mi W42°24°1.2 in.
FairfaxMinnesota15 mi S42°24°1.3 in.
HutchinsonMinnesota20 mi ENE42°25°1.2 in.
WinthropMinnesota22 mi SE42°25°1.4 in.
Redwood FallsMinnesota24 mi SW42°24°1.1 in.
RenvilleMinnesota25 mi W42°24°1.1 in.
AtwaterMinnesota27 mi N41°24°1.2 in.

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