Hector, MN Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Hector, a city in Renville County, Minnesota.
This Afternoon
60°F
Rain Showers Likely
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Hector
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 60°F | Rain Showers Likely | 15 mph E | 73% |
| Tonight | 55°F | Rain Showers Likely | 10 to 15 mph ENE | 65% |
| Saturday | 63°F | Chance Rain Showers then Chance Drizzle | 10 mph NE | 30% |
| Saturday Night | 52°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph NNE | 8% |
| Sunday | 65°F | Partly Sunny | 10 to 15 mph NE | 3% |
| Sunday Night | 49°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 mph ENE | 11% |
| Monday | 61°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph ENE | 24% |
| Monday Night | 45°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 mph ENE | 14% |
| Tuesday | 62°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph E | 2% |
| Tuesday Night | 44°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph ESE | 1% |
| Wednesday | 64°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SE | 2% |
| Wednesday Night | 48°F | Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 0 to 5 mph SSE | 18% |
| Thursday | 68°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 0 to 5 mph SSE | 18% |
| Thursday Night | 51°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph SE | 7% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Hector (44.741, -94.712). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Hector
Last spring frost
May 6
First fall frost
Oct 1
Growing season
146 days
Hardiness zone
4b
More local growing data for Hector: nearby ZIP 55342 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Minnesota frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Olivia 3E, Mn (9.5 mi from Hector). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.