Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, April 27th
Hastings, MN will see a rainy, stormy Monday on April 27, with a high near 64, a low around 40 Monday night, and showers and thunderstorms likely through much of the day. This HastingsNow update also looks back at three April 27 time-capsule moments: Hastings’ 1895 High Wagon Bridge celebration, the birth of Ulysses S. Grant, and the 1932 birth of radio legend Casey Kasem.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Friday, April 24th
What’s the weather in Hastings, Minnesota on Friday, April 24? Hastings will see a sunny, pleasant spring day with a high near 63, a cool morning start, and a light northwest breeze. Today’s HastingsNow.com update also includes three memorable “On This Date” stories tied to Minnesota, U.S. history, and science: the Tilt-A-Whirl’s Minnesota roots, the founding of the Library of Congress, and the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, April 22nd
Hastings, Minnesota wakes up cool and clear, then heads into a sunny, almost summer-like afternoon near 83 degrees. In today’s HastingsNow weather and history update, we pair the day’s forecast with a little April 22 time capsule: a major Mississippi River flood crest in Minnesota in 1965, the first Earth Day in 1970, and the first National League baseball game in 1876.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, April 20th
Mostly sunny skies and a high near 61 should make Monday, April 20, a classic spring day in Hastings, Minnesota. This HastingsNow update also looks back at three April 20 time-capsule moments: Minnesota creating Itasca State Park in 1891, Apollo 16 landing on the moon in 1972, and the birth of sculptor Daniel Chester French in 1850.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Friday, April 17th
Friday, April 17 brings a classic Upper Midwest weather swing to Hastings, Minnesota: a warm early start, then showers, thunderstorms, gusty wind, and falling temperatures through the afternoon. This HastingsNow weather update also includes a local “On This Date” time capsule, featuring the 1895 opening of Hastings’ spiral bridge plus two memorable April 17 history notes.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, April 16th
Hastings, Minnesota is in for a sunny, unusually warm Thursday, April 16th, with a high near 78 and a light breeze turning southerly by afternoon. This HastingsNow daily update also includes three April 16 “On This Date” notes: a Minnesota river-history moment, Abraham Lincoln’s 1862 abolition milestone in Washington, and the Apollo 16 launch in 1972.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Saturday, April 11th
Hastings, MN weather for Saturday, April 11th starts cold and quiet, then turns rainy with possible thunderstorms later in the day. This HastingsNow update also includes a quick On This Date time capsule featuring a Minnesota river story, the U.S. Navy’s first submarine, and Apollo 13.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Saturday, April 4th
Hastings, MN weather for Saturday, April 4, 2026: expect a chilly, cloudy day with rain and snow showers, gusty west wind, and little to no accumulation. This HastingsNow update also spotlights three April 4 milestones in Minnesota history, women’s suffrage, and space exploration.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, April 1st
Looking for Hastings, MN weather today? Wednesday, April 1 brings increasing clouds, a slight late-day rain chance, and a much rougher night with freezing rain, sleet, snow, and gusty east wind possible. This HastingsNow daily also includes three quick April 1 time-capsule stories tied to Minnesota history, early computing, and weather science.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, March 30th
Hastings, Minnesota will enjoy a mostly sunny and unusually warm Monday, March 30, with a high near 73°F and a low around 40°F. This HastingsNow daily update also looks back at three notable March 30 moments in history, including the Fifteenth Amendment, the Alaska purchase, and Vincent van Gogh’s birth.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, March 26th
Looking for the Hastings, MN weather for Thursday, March 26th? This HastingsNow daily update gives you today’s local weather outlook plus a quick “On This Date” time capsule featuring three notable March 26 moments from history.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, March 23rd
What’s the weather in Hastings, MN, on Monday, March 23rd? Expect a sunny, cool day with a high near 46, calm wind turning south around 5 mph, and dry daytime conditions before a slight chance of sprinkles late tonight. This post also includes a March 23 time capsule featuring a Minnesota bridge milestone, Patrick Henry’s well-known 1775 speech, and Fannie Farmer’s cooking legacy.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, March 2
Today in Hastings, Minnesota (Dakota County), clouds build over the Mississippi River near the Hastings Bridge. Expect a high near 43°F and a low around 32°F with a light south wind (5–10 mph). Late tonight there’s a 20% chance of freezing rain after 3am, mixing with drizzle after 5am—plus three quick “On This Date” moments.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Sunday, March 1
Sunday, March 1 in Hastings, Minnesota looks bright and calm: sunny with a high near 29°F. Tonight turns partly cloudy with a low around 20°F and light south-southeast wind late. Then take a quick “On This Date” trip—Minnesota’s first state capitol burned (1881), Yellowstone became the first U.S. national park (1872), and Venera 3 reached Venus (1966).
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Friday, February 27
Friday, February 27 in Hastings, Minnesota (Dakota County) brings a mostly sunny “tease of spring” with a high near 48°F — but it’s breezy, with gusts up to 30 mph. Tonight turns colder (low around 15°F) with a 20% chance of snow after 5am, plus a quick “On This Date” time capsule for Feb. 27.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, February 26
Hastings, MN weather for Thursday, Feb. 26: mostly cloudy early, turning sunny, with a high near 43°F and a south wind 5–10 mph shifting west. Tonight: partly cloudy, low around 30°F. Plus, our On This Date time capsule highlights 1857 (Minnesota’s path to statehood), 1919 (Grand Canyon National Park), and 1802 (Victor Hugo’s birth).
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, February 25
Mostly sunny in Hastings, Minnesota today with a high near 21°F and a light northwest wind (5–10 mph). Tonight turns mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of snow between 1–4 a.m. and a low around 14°F—just enough to keep winter on its toes. Plus, an “On This Date” mini time capsule (Feb. 25) with one Minnesota history bite, one U.S./world moment, and one sports/culture classic.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Tuesday, February 24
Today’s Hastings, Minnesota forecast: snow/possible freezing rain before 11 a.m., then mostly sunny; high 35°F, low 11°F, gusts up to 30 mph. Plus Feb. 24: the “Gopher State” nickname, Marbury v. Madison, and Winslow Homer’s birthday.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, February 23
Weather in Hastings, Minnesota for Monday, Feb. 23, 2026: mostly sunny with a high near 20°F and calm wind becoming SSE around 5 mph this afternoon. Tonight turns mostly cloudy with a low around 15°F. Plus, a quick “On This Date” mini time capsule with three Feb. 23 moments (Minnesota + U.S./world + science).
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Sunday, February 22
Hastings, MN weather for Sunday, Feb. 22: Mostly cloudy with a chance of flurries after 8am. High near 17°F, low around 4°F, with NNW winds ~15 mph gusting up to 30 mph and wind chills as low as -10°F. Plus an “On This Date” mini time capsule featuring Minnesota transit history, George Washington’s birthday, and the announcement of Dolly the cloned sheep.