Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
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Hastings gets a slow reveal of sunshine Sunday, with a small late-morning shower chance and a high near 70°F. The afternoon looks more inviting for riverfront time, while the night brings a good reason to rediscover your favorite sweatshirt.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: Near 70°F Sunday; around 47°F Sunday night.
Rain: A 20% chance of showers between 10 a.m. and noon.
Sky: Mostly cloudy initially, gradually becoming sunny.
Wind: Light northwest wind increasing to 5–10 mph during the morning.
Morning errands come with more clouds than sunshine and a small window for a passing shower. The forecast does not call for an all-day washout, so a little flexibility should go further than canceling the day’s outdoor plans.
Afternoon looks like the better opportunity for a Mississippi River walk or a little time at Levee Park. Gradual clearing should make the day feel more welcoming, with comfortable temperatures for moving around town.
Sunday night turns mostly clear. North winds around 5 mph become calm during the evening, and temperatures fall toward an overnight low in the upper 40s.
What to wear or plan
A removable layer for the cooler parts of the day.
A compact umbrella for late-morning errands.
Comfortable shoes and sunglasses for an afternoon walk.
A sweatshirt or light jacket for lingering outside after dinner.
Weather + On This Date by HastingsNow.com
Weather Joke of the Day
Why did my sweatshirt come along to Levee Park? It heard the overnight forecast and wanted to say, “You’ll need me later.”
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1814 — The Battle Behind a Familiar Anthem Begins
On September 13, 1814, British naval forces began bombarding Fort McHenry at Baltimore during the War of 1812. The defenders held through roughly 25 hours of attack, and the British withdrew after failing to take the city. Witness Francis Scott Key’s response became the poem later set to music as “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
Source: National Park Service — History of Fort McHenry
1857 — A Chocolate Maker With a Hometown Vision Is Born
Milton S. Hershey was born September 13, 1857, on a farm near Derry Church, Pennsylvania. After several unsuccessful candy businesses, he found success in caramels and then chocolate. His ambitions eventually extended beyond the factory to a community with homes, schools, transportation and recreation—a story with something to offer anyone who cares about the place they call home.
Source: Hershey Entertainment & Resorts — Milton S. Hershey
1959 — A Spacecraft Reaches the Moon for the First Time
On September 13, 1959, the Soviet spacecraft Luna 2 struck the Moon, becoming the first spacecraft to contact another celestial body. Launched the previous day, the uncrewed probe reached the surface between two broad lunar plains, Mare Imbrium and Mare Serenitatis. Its planned impact marked an early breakthrough in the effort to explore beyond Earth.
Source: NASA — 60 Years Ago: Luna 2 Makes Impact in Moon Race
How we know
Weather sources
National Weather Service — Hastings, MN Forecast — Accessed September 12, 2026, at 5:06 p.m. CT.
History sources
National Park Service — History of Fort McHenry — Accessed September 12, 2026, at 5:06 p.m. CT.
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts — Milton S. Hershey — Accessed September 12, 2026, at 5:07 p.m. CT.
NASA — 60 Years Ago: Luna 2 Makes Impact in Moon Race — Accessed September 12, 2026, at 5:08 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 as the sunshine returns today.
