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Our satellite is from the GOES-16. It is color enhanced by using a geocolor terrain background during the day and black marble city lights at night. The daytime satellite data is Visible satellite imagery, and nighttime uses Infrared bands. The bluish clouds are fog and low cloud. The whiteest clouds are the coldest, highest cloud tops.

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Current surface weather map around Renville County, MN

This surface map is from the HRRR computer model. It is a 1-hour forecast, updated hourly, which is a good estimate of the current surface conditions. This map shows the current high and low pressure centers, pressure isobar contours, wind streamlines and thickness contours. It also shows the currently depicted preciptiation estimates, although this should not be a substitute for actual live radar. The purple dashed contour is the 5400m thickness line, which is often a good proxy for the rain/snow line.

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Temperatures right now near Hector, Minnesota

This is the latest surface temperatures as depicted by the HRRR computer model, updated hourly. Although these are not actual observations, this model is a very good representation of current conditions as it factors in observations, terrain and physics to give you more detailed temperatures in areas that do not have reporting weather stations. For the latest reports at specific locations, like in Hector, MN please see our current conditions data on the left and right side of this page, or go to our current conditions page.

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Surface wind speed map over Hector, MN

This map shows the latest HRRR computer model winds. This depiction of the current wind directions and speeds is an estimate from the computer model. For actual observations in Hector, MN, see the current conditions data on the left and right side of this page, or go to our current conditions page.

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Regional 24 hour rainfall expected near Hector, Minnesota

This is a forecast of the amount of precipitation expected over the next 24 hours from the HRRR weather forecast model. This is only one forecast depiction, and you should check other models to get a better idea of what may happen. You can view this and other models in more detail on our main weather forecast maps page. There, you will also be able to look at forecasts beyond just 24 hours and look at forecasts out to as far as 16 days.

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Area snowfall accumulation expected around Renville County, Minnesota

This is snowfall forecast, with amounts anticipated in the next 24 hours. This guidance is from the HRRR weather model. For more model forecasts out to 16 days, visit our main weather forecast maps page.

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These are Convective Outlooks from the Storm Prediction Center. Click to see Days 1-3 broken down into Tornado, Wind and Hail threats, as well as days 5-8 outlooks.

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Climate Summary
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Hector, Minnesota

Climate Summary

Hector, Minnesota experiences a humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters.

Temperature

    •   Average Annual Temperature

45.4°F (7.4°C)

    •   Average Summer Temperature (June-August)

70.6°F (21.4°C)

    •   Average Winter Temperature (December-February)

16.4°F (-8.6°C)

    •   Record High Temperature

106°F (41.1°C)

    •   Record Low Temperature

-42°F (-41.1°C)

Precipitation

    •   Average Annual Precipitation

29.1 inches (739 mm)

    •   Average Snowfall

47.5 inches (120.7 cm)

    •   Wettest Month

June (4.5 inches / 114 mm)

    •   Driest Month

February (1.1 inches / 28 mm)

Humidity

    •   Average Relative Humidity

70%

    •   Highest Humidity

80% (July)

    •   Lowest Humidity

55% (February)

Wind

    •   Average Wind Speed

11.7 mph (18.8 km/h)

    •   Prevailing Wind Direction

West

Sunshine

    •   Average Annual Sunshine

2,424 hours

    •   Sunniest Month

July (330 hours)

    •   Cloudiest Month

December (140 hours)

Climate Extremes

    •   Heat Index

110°F (43.3°C)

    •   Wind Chill

-50°F (-45.6°C)

    •   Flash Floods

Rare

    •   Tornadoes

Possible but infrequent

    •   Ice Storms

Occasional

    •   Blizzards

Occasional

Overall

Hector, Minnesota has a moderate climate with warm summers, cold winters, and ample precipitation. The weather can be variable, with occasional extreme events such as heat waves, cold snaps, and storms.

Facts & Historical Information
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Natural History

    •   Hector is located in the Minnesota River Valley, an area rich in biodiversity.

    •   The nearby Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge provides habitat for over 300 bird species and numerous mammals.

    •   The Minnesota River itself is a vital waterway for fish and wildlife.

Science

    •   Hector is home to the Minnesota River Valley Research and Outreach Center, a University of Minnesota research facility focused on agriculture and natural resources.

    •   The center conducts research on sustainable farming practices, water quality, and wildlife management.

Personalities

  • Dr. Henry C. Raven:

    A prominent botanist and ecologist, Raven was born in Hector in 1914. He made significant contributions to the field of plant taxonomy and is considered one of the world's leading authorities on mosses.

  • Dr. Mary Louise Pratt:

    An award-winning author and literary scholar, Pratt was born in Hector in 1948. Her work focuses on postcolonial literature and cultural studies.

    • Tourist Attractions
    1.Sibley State Park

    is a 1,717-acre park located in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States. The park is home to a variety of natural features, including Glacial Lake Agassiz beach ridges, moraines, and outwash plains. The park also has a number of recreational opportunities, including camping, hiking, fishing, and swimming.

    2.Lake Lillian

    is a city in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States. The city is home to a number of businesses and attractions, including the Lake Lillian Community Center, the Lake Lillian Public Library, and the Lake Lillian Historical Society Museum.

    3.Hector International Airport

    is a public airport located in Hector, Minnesota, United States. The airport is home to a number of businesses and attractions, including the Hector International Airport Museum, the Hector International Airport Gift Shop, and the Hector International Airport Restaurant.

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