Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Friday, February 13
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Sunny skies and calm winds are on the menu in Hastings today (high near 47°F), which means a quick walk by Levee Park might actually feel like a reward—not a workout.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: 47°F / 28°F (tonight).
Precip chance + timing window: (not provided) — the forecast description is sunny today.
Wind + “feels like”: Calm (speed not provided). Tonight turns southeast around 5 mph. “Feels like”: (not provided).
Alerts/hazards: (not provided)
Plain-English forecast (morning → afternoon → evening)
Quick answer: Expect a bright, calm Friday in Hastings—sunny and topping out near 47°F.
Early this morning, the nearby South St. Paul Municipal station (used on the NWS Hastings forecast page) was reporting fog/mist and 29°F at 4:15 a.m. CST.
For the rest of the day, the NWS forecast keeps it sunny with calm wind.
Tonight stays partly cloudy, with temperatures sliding down to around 28°F and a light southeast breeze developing.
What to wear / what to plan
Layers help: a chilly start, a comfortable afternoon.
Sunglasses can be handy (winter sun is bright, especially near the river).
If you’ll be out after dinner, bring a warmer layer—28°F is a quick reminder it’s still February.
Weather Joke of the Day
With sunshine and “calm wind,” even the Mississippi by downtown Hastings is basically whispering, “Shhh… let the Friday happen.”
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1909 — President Theodore Roosevelt declared 644,114 acres as the Superior National Forest, helping shape one of Minnesota’s most famous North Woods destinations. Source: MNopedia.
1633 — Galileo Galilei entered Rome to face an Inquisition investigation tied to his support of the Copernican (sun-centered) view of the solar system. Science history: dramatic, complicated, and world-changing. Source: Oxford University Press (OUPblog).
1914 — ASCAP (the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers) was founded in New York City to protect the copyright and performance rights of music creators. Source: Library of Congress.
How we know
National Weather Service — “Point Forecast: Hastings MN” — Link: — Accessed Feb 13, 2026, 4:41 a.m. CT (page shows “Last Update: 3:16 a.m. CST”).
MNopedia (Minnesota Historical Society) — “Superior National Forest” — Link: — Accessed Feb 13, 2026, 4:41 a.m. CT.
Oxford University Press (OUPblog) — “Galileo arrives in Rome for trial before Inquisition” — Link: — Accessed Feb 13, 2026, 4:41 a.m. CT.
Library of Congress — “Today in History - February 13” — Link: — Accessed Feb 13, 2026, 4:41 a.m. CT.
Weather can change quickly—especially visibility—so please check official sources for the latest alerts before you head out.
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