Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
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Saturday brings Hastings a refreshing change: mostly sunny skies, comfortable temperatures and a northwest breeze. It should be a pleasant day for errands, outdoor activities or a walk near the river.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: Near 77°F / Around 51°F
Sky: Mostly sunny during the day and mostly clear at night
Wind: Northwest around 10 mph, becoming lighter Saturday night
The morning should feel noticeably cooler and less humid after Friday’s warmth and wind. Any overnight showers or thunderstorms are expected to be finished before Saturday begins, leaving a brighter start to the weekend.
Mostly sunny skies continue through the afternoon, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s. A northwest wind around 10 mph may add a light breeze along the Mississippi River, but Saturday looks favorable for patios, parks, yardwork and time around Downtown Hastings.
Saturday evening should remain mostly clear as temperatures fall through the 60s. The overnight low is expected to reach around 51°F, with the northwest wind becoming light—cool enough that an extra layer will feel welcome for late plans or an evening river walk.
What to wear or plan
A light layer may be useful early Saturday.
Sunglasses should come in handy during the afternoon.
Bring a sweatshirt or jacket for evening plans.
Saturday looks favorable for outdoor activities around Hastings.
Weather + On This Date by HastingsNow.com
Weather Joke of the Day
Why did Saturday invite Hastings outside? Because after Friday’s wind, it finally wanted to make some calmer weekend plans.
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1865 — Minnesota Soldiers Turn Down One More Parade
On September 12, 1865, the returning Third Minnesota Veteran Volunteer Infantry Regiment declined St. Paul’s offer of a celebratory parade and banquet after already receiving a grand dinner in Red Wing. The soldiers continued to Fort Snelling, where one of Minnesota’s last Civil War regiments to return home was formally discharged four days later.
Source: Minnesota Historical Society — Third Minnesota Veteran Volunteer Infantry Regiment
1958 — A Tiny Circuit Opens a Very Big Door
On September 12, 1958, Texas Instruments engineer Jack Kilby successfully tested an early integrated circuit made from a small piece of germanium. The prototype showed that multiple electronic components could work together on one semiconductor, helping establish the foundation for the microchips now found in computers, phones, vehicles and countless everyday devices.
Source: Computer History Museum — Successful Test of the First Integrated Circuit
1962 — Kennedy Sets His Sights on the Moon
President John F. Kennedy delivered his famous address about America’s space ambitions at Rice University on September 12, 1962. He presented the Moon program as an extraordinarily difficult challenge worth pursuing, helping build public support for the national effort that eventually carried Apollo 11 astronauts to the lunar surface in 1969.
Source: John F. Kennedy Presidential Library — Address at Rice University on the Nation’s Space Effort
How we know
Weather sources
National Weather Service — Hastings, Minnesota Point Forecast — Accessed September 11, 2026, at 10:15 p.m. CT.
HastingsNow — Weather and On This Date Archive — Accessed September 11, 2026, at 10:15 p.m. CT.
History sources
Minnesota Historical Society — Third Minnesota Veteran Volunteer Infantry Regiment — Accessed September 11, 2026, at 10:15 p.m. CT.
Computer History Museum — Successful Test of the First Integrated Circuit — Accessed September 11, 2026, at 10:15 p.m. CT.
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library — Address at Rice University on the Nation’s Space Effort — Accessed September 11, 2026, at 10:15 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.
