Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Sunday, May 31st
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It’s a mostly cloudy Sunday in Hastings — the kind of day that still works for a walk by the river, a slow lap through downtown, or a coffee stop before the sky changes its mind. Keep the umbrella nearby, but don’t cancel the whole day just yet.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: High near 78°F / low around 58°F
Precipitation:20% chance of showers before 3 p.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms from about 3–4 p.m.; 40% chance tonight, mainly midnight–5 a.m.
Wind: Southeast wind 5–10 mph today; around 5 mph tonight
Alerts/hazards:(not provided)
Expect a gray-but-mild start, with mostly cloudy skies holding through much of the day. The best window for a quick shower looks to be before mid-afternoon, with a small thunderstorm chance later in the afternoon. Tonight stays mostly cloudy, and the rain chance ticks up after midnight.
What to wear / what to plan
A light layer early; short sleeves may still feel fine later.
Bring an umbrella if you’ll be out after lunch.
Outdoor plans are still reasonable — just keep them flexible.
Patio plans? Worth a try, with a backup indoor seat nearby.
Weather Joke of the Day
Today’s Hastings forecast is mostly cloudy with a slight chance of “wait, did I leave the umbrella in the car?” by the time you reach Levee Park.
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On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1819 — William Worrall Mayo was born. MNopedia notes that Mayo was born on May 31 near Manchester, England, later moved to Minnesota, and helped launch the family medical practice in Rochester that became Mayo Clinic.
1790 — The first federal U.S. copyright law was signed. The U.S. Copyright Office says George Washington signed the Copyright Act of 1790 on May 31, protecting books, maps, and charts — a fitting little nod for anyone who writes, photographs, publishes, records, or tells local stories.
1859 — Big Ben’s Great Clock started ticking. According to UK Parliament, the Great Clock at Elizabeth Tower began ticking on May 31, 1859; the famous bell’s strikes were first heard later that summer.
How we know
National Weather Service — “Point Forecast: Hastings MN.” Forecast details were provided from the NWS forecast paste labeled updated 4:16 a.m. CT; accessed May 31, 2026, 4:19 a.m. CT.
MNopedia / Minnesota Historical Society — “Mayo Clinic.” Accessed May 31, 2026, 4:19 a.m. CT.
U.S. Copyright Office — “U.S. Copyright Beginnings.” Accessed May 31, 2026, 4:19 a.m. CT.
UK Parliament — “A brief history of Big Ben and Elizabeth Tower.” Accessed May 31, 2026, 4:19 a.m. CT.
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