Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Hastings, Minnesota, can expect a partly sunny and warm Thursday, July 30, 2026, with a high near 86°F and a south-southwest breeze of 5–10 mph. Daytime plans should remain dry, while clouds increase overnight and a 40% chance of showers develops mainly after 3 a.m. Friday. Today’s time capsule remembers the Twin Cities’ 81°F dew point in 1999, the 1965 signing of Medicare and Medicaid, and Apollo 15’s 1971 landing near Hadley Rille. The post helps Hastings readers plan work, errands, patios, river walks and early Friday travel with one quick local forecast and three carefully sourced history stories.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, July 27, 2026
Monday, July 27, brings mostly sunny and hot weather to Hastings, Minnesota, with a high near 94°F, heat-index values around 100°F and a Heat Advisory continuing until 8 p.m. Monday night becomes mostly cloudy with a low near 66°F. Today’s time capsule revisits the 1898 cornerstone ceremony for Minnesota’s third State Capitol, Bugs Bunny’s 1940 appearance in A Wild Hare and the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement in 1953. The post helps Hastings readers plan work, errands and outdoor activities more safely while enjoying three carefully sourced pieces of history.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
Sunday, July 26, 2026, will be dangerously hot in Hastings, Minnesota, with a high near 94°F and an Extreme Heat Warning continuing through 9 p.m. A small morning rain chance should give way to mostly sunny skies before showers and thunderstorms become more likely Sunday night. Today’s time capsule remembers the birth of Minnesota Governor William Rush Merriam, the launch of NASA’s Explorer 4 satellite and the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The post helps Hastings readers plan outdoor activities, manage the heat and prepare for changing evening weather.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026
Hastings, Minnesota will be sunny and very hot on Sunday, July 12, 2026, with a high near 92°F, a heat index near 99°F, southwest winds at 5 to 10 mph, and an Extreme Heat Warning from 10 a.m. Sunday through 9 p.m. Tuesday. Sunday night will be clear with a low near 71°F. Today’s On This Date time capsule remembers the 1942 dedication of the reconstructed Lac qui Parle Mission, Henry David Thoreau’s birth in 1817, and NASA’s release of the James Webb Space Telescope’s first full set of images in 2022. It’s a useful guide for planning errands, outdoor time and a safer Hastings Sunday.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Friday, July 3rd
Warm, partly sunny, and a little stormy — here’s your Hastings, Minnesota weather for Friday, July 3rd, plus a local-friendly “On This Date” time capsule featuring the First Minnesota at Gettysburg, George Washington taking command of the Continental Army, and NASA’s Deep Impact mission.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, July 1
Planning a Wednesday in Hastings, Minnesota? July 1 brings a warm summer forecast with likely showers and thunderstorms before 2 p.m., a high near 87°F, and a muggy, mostly cloudy feel — plus three fun “On This Date” moments featuring Fort Snelling’s first post office, the founding of Canada, and the launch of the Walkman. It’s a practical, local daily read for anyone heading downtown, to work, to Levee Park, or making evening plans around the weather.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, June 22nd
Enjoy a bright, comfortable Monday in Hastings, Minnesota, with sunny skies, a high near 79°F, light wind, and a cool evening ahead. It’s the kind of early-summer day that feels made for downtown strolling, patio time, or a stop by Levee Park.
This edition of Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date also looks back at three memorable June 22 moments: a remarkable Minnesota world-walking journey, the signing of the G.I. Bill, and the marriage of Harry and Bess Houdini.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Saturday, June 20th
Sunny, crisp, and comfortably cool, Saturday in Hastings, Minnesota looks like a great day for downtown strolling, Levee Park time, and enjoying the river-town vibe. This daily HastingsNow.com update also includes a June 20 “On This Date” time capsule featuring a Minnesota endurance story, the adoption of the Great Seal of the United States, and the release of Jaws.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, June 17th
Get the latest Hastings, Minnesota weather for Wednesday, June 17th, including today’s rain and thunderstorm outlook, cooler temperatures, and what to expect from morning through evening. Plus, take a quick “On This Date” trip through history with a Mississippi River milestone, the Battle of Bunker Hill, and the birth of James Weldon Johnson.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, June 15th
Start Monday, June 15 in Hastings with a cool, hazy morning giving way to a mostly sunny, comfortable June day near 78°F. Today’s HastingsNow time capsule looks back at the 1933 William Hamm Jr. kidnapping in St. Paul, George Washington’s 1775 appointment as Commander in Chief, and Johnny Vander Meer’s nearly impossible back-to-back no-hitter in 1938.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Friday, June 12th
Friday in Hastings brings bright sunshine, a breezy west wind, and a high near 80 before showers and thunderstorms likely overnight. Today’s June 12 time capsule connects Minnesota’s Duluth Ship Canal, John A. Roebling and the Brooklyn Bridge, and baseball’s 1939 Hall of Fame milestone.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Tuesday, June 9th
Hastings, Minnesota starts Tuesday, June 9th with a foggy, humid morning before clouds gradually give way to sunshine and a warm high near 89°F. Today’s HastingsNow weather report covers the practical forecast for downtown, Levee Park, the riverfront, and evening plans, plus a June 9th “On This Date” time capsule featuring Minnesota suffrage supporters in 1919, Jacques Cartier entering the St. Lawrence River in 1534, and Donald Duck’s screen debut in 1934.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Sunday, June 7th
Warm June weather is settling into Hastings, Minnesota, for Sunday, June 7, with a high near 86°F and showers or thunderstorms possible mainly after 3 p.m. Today’s HastingsNow weather and history time capsule also looks back at the formation of what became Land O’Lakes, the 1776 Lee Resolution, and the Minnesota birthday of Prince Nelson.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, June 3rd
Warm, mostly sunny skies are in store for Hastings, Minnesota this Wednesday, June 3rd, with a high near 83°F and a chance of showers and thunderstorms arriving late tonight after 1 a.m. In today’s “On This Date” time capsule, we look back at the Gorbachevs’ 1990 visit to Minnesota, America’s first spacewalk in 1965, and the 1888 publication of Casey at the Bat.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Friday, May 29th
Get the Friday, May 29th forecast for Hastings, Minnesota, plus a quick “On This Date” time capsule featuring 3M’s Scotch Tape patent, the first confirmed Mount Everest summit, and Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring. It’s a warm, partly sunny Hastings day with a neighborly local feel and a few fun history surprises.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, May 28th
Get the Thursday, May 28 weather forecast for Hastings, Minnesota, plus a fun “On This Date” time capsule featuring a Minnesota invention, a key moment in American history, and the birth of legendary athlete Jim Thorpe. It’s your quick, local-friendly update for planning the day and learning something interesting along the way.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, May 25th
Warm Memorial Day weather arrives in Hastings, Minnesota, with sunshine, a high near 87, and a classic get-outside kind of vibe. This HastingsNow daily update pairs today’s local forecast with a short “On This Date” time capsule featuring Minnesota history, the Constitutional Convention, and the 1977 opening of Star Wars.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Saturday, May 23rd
Get the latest Hastings, Minnesota weather for Saturday, May 23, plus a quick “On This Date” time capsule featuring a Minnesota history note, a major U.S. event, and a memorable cultural landmark.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, May 21st
Start your Thursday with a quick, helpful Hastings update. This edition of Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date covers today’s local forecast, what to wear, and three memorable May 21 stories — including an early Hastings growth milestone from 1858, the founding of the American Red Cross in 1881, and Amelia Earhart’s history-making 1932 Atlantic landing. The local history item is grounded in a Dakota County historical transcription, while the Red Cross and Earhart items are supported by primary or institutional sources. Weather details are based on the National Weather Service forecast for Hastings.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, May 18th
Start your Monday with a quick Hastings, Minnesota weather check and a local-friendly “On This Date” time capsule. Today’s forecast calls for a mostly cloudy day with patchy morning fog, a high near 68°F, and a chance of evening showers and thunderstorms, while today’s history highlights include Mary McLeod Bethune, a major 1918 free-speech case in nearby Goodhue County, and a pop-culture nod to Tina Fey.