Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
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After Friday’s rain, Saturday looks like a welcome midsummer reset in Hastings: mostly sunny, warm and comfortably breezy. It should be a good day for errands, patios, river walks and outdoor plans.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: Near 84°F Saturday; around 56°F Saturday night
Precipitation: No rain is included in the Saturday or Saturday-night forecast
Wind: Light north-northwest early, becoming north at 5–10 mph; north-northeast at 5–10 mph overnight
Saturday morning should feel much quieter than Friday’s wet weather. The National Weather Service expects mostly sunny conditions, with a light north-northwest wind becoming north at 5–10 mph during the morning.
The afternoon should stay mostly sunny and warm, with a high near 84°F. A steady north breeze may make time near the Mississippi River, Levee Park or a Hastings patio feel a little more comfortable than the temperature alone suggests.
Saturday evening looks favorable for dinner downtown, a bridge view or a relaxed walk near the river. Skies should remain mostly clear overnight as temperatures fall to around 56°F, with a north-northeast wind at 5–10 mph.
What to wear or plan
Choose light summer clothing for the afternoon.
Bring sunglasses and sunscreen for outdoor plans.
Keep a light layer handy for the cooler evening.
Dry conditions should suit yardwork, parks, patios or a river walk.
Weather Joke of the Day
Why did the Hastings bridge put on sunglasses Saturday? After Friday’s rain, even the arches wanted to look cool for the sunshine.
AI Infographic by HastingsNow.com
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1861 — The First Public Weather Forecast
On August 1, 1861, Robert FitzRoy published the first public weather forecast in The Times of London. The early forecasts looked only 24 to 48 hours ahead and used broad descriptions for large regions, but they helped establish the idea that tomorrow’s weather could be studied, predicted and shared with the public.
Source: Met Office — Robert FitzRoy and the Early Met Office
1876 — Colorado Became the Centennial State
Colorado entered the Union as the 38th state on August 1, 1876, the same year the United States celebrated its centennial. That timing gave Colorado its enduring nickname, the Centennial State, and made its admission one of the clearest statehood markers of the nation’s 100th-birthday year.
Source: Library of Congress — Today in History: August 1
1978 — A Record Crowd Rocked the Met
On August 1, 1978, an estimated 65,000-plus people filled Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington for a concert featuring the Eagles, Pablo Cruise and the Steve Miller Band. It became the largest crowd in the Met’s history, surpassing the audiences drawn by its many baseball, football, soccer and music events.
Source: MNopedia — Metropolitan Stadium, Bloomington
How we know
Weather sources
National Weather Service — Hastings, Minnesota Point Forecast — Accessed July 31, 2026, at 8:56 p.m. CT.
History sources
Met Office — Robert FitzRoy and the Early Met Office — Accessed July 31, 2026, at 8:56 p.m. CT.
Library of Congress — Today in History: August 1 — Accessed July 31, 2026, at 8:56 p.m. CT.
MNopedia — Metropolitan Stadium, Bloomington — Accessed July 31, 2026, at 8:56 p.m. CT.
Weather can change quickly, especially with summer storms, so readers should check official alerts and radar before heading out.
Make a little time to enjoy Hastings outdoors today.
