Hastings gets an extra hour and a pleasant start to November. Sunday begins cloudy but gradually brightens toward mostly sunny skies and a high near 66°F—an inviting combination for a little outdoor time before Monday's rain.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Overnight low: Near 66°F Sunday; around 54°F Sunday night.
Sky: Cloudy to start, gradually becoming mostly sunny.
Wind: Light southeast wind, becoming south-southeast at 5–10 mph.
Rain: No daytime rain is mentioned in the Sunday forecast. A 10% chance develops after 5 a.m. Monday.
Sunday morning may look a little gray as clouds linger over downtown Hastings and the Mississippi River. Temperatures should rise through the morning, with the light breeze making a comfortable jacket a useful companion.
As the day goes on, the clouds are expected to give way to more sunshine. With temperatures climbing toward 66°F, the afternoon looks well suited to a walk through Levee Park, some yard cleanup or a leisurely visit downtown. That's a rather friendly welcome to November in Minnesota.
Sunday evening turns mostly cloudy, with temperatures settling toward 54°F overnight. The National Weather Service places a small, 10% rain chance after 5 a.m. Monday, ahead of a wetter forecast for the new workweek.
There's one more change to remember: daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, when clocks move back one hour to 1 a.m. Central Standard Time. Enjoy the bonus hour, but remember that sunset will arrive earlier by the clock.
What to wear or plan
Morning: A light jacket or sweater should help with the cloudy, cooler start.
Afternoon: Dress in layers you can adjust as temperatures approach the mid-60s.
Outdoor plans: Sunday's brighter weather offers a useful opportunity for river walks, yardwork and errands before Monday's expected rain.
Clock check: Adjust any clocks that don't change automatically for the return to standard time.
Weather Joke of the Day
Why did the clouds give up their spot at Levee Park? Sunshine had reserved the best river-view seats for the afternoon.
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
2001 — Minnesota's Food Giants Ring In a New Chapter
On November 1, 2001, General Mills celebrated its first day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange as a newly enlarged company following its acquisition of Pillsbury the previous day. CEO Steve Sanger rang the opening bell, and the company distributed thousands of specially made blue-chip cookies to celebrate. The milestone brought together two food businesses with roots in Minneapolis flour mills along the Mississippi River—a particularly sweet chapter in Minnesota's business history.
Source: General Mills — Midyear Report 2002, A Blue Chip Day for General Mills
1870 — America's Weather Reports Get Connected
At 7:35 a.m. on November 1, 1870, weather observers at 24 stations across the United States made coordinated measurements that were transmitted by telegraph to Washington, D.C. Organized through the U.S. Army Signal Service, the effort helped establish the national weather-observation system that eventually evolved into today's National Weather Service. It's a fitting anniversary for a daily weather report: long before satellites and smartphones, better forecasts began with people sharing observations from different places.
Source: National Weather Service — Illinois Weather Trivia, November 1
1512 — Michelangelo's Masterpiece Makes Its Debut
On November 1, 1512, Pope Julius II celebrated a solemn Mass beneath Michelangelo's newly completed ceiling in Rome's Sistine Chapel, formally inaugurating one of the Renaissance's greatest artistic achievements. The magnificent frescoes feature scenes from Genesis alongside prophets, sibyls and other figures. More than five centuries later, the ceiling remains an extraordinary example of artistic imagination and perseverance—and a reminder that some creations continue inspiring people long after their creators are gone.
How we know
Weather sources
National Weather Service — Hastings, MN Point Forecast — Accessed October 31, 2026, at 7:43 p.m. CT.
National Institute of Standards and Technology — Daylight Saving Time Rules — Accessed October 31, 2026, at 7:43 p.m. CT.
History sources
General Mills — Midyear Report 2002 — Accessed October 31, 2026, at 7:43 p.m. CT.
National Weather Service — Illinois Weather Trivia — Accessed October 31, 2026, at 7:43 p.m. CT.
Vatican Museums — History of the Sistine Chapel — Accessed October 31, 2026, at 7:43 p.m. CT.
Weather can change quickly, so readers should check official alerts and radar before heading out.
Make a little time to enjoy Hastings outdoors today.
