Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
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Thursday looks like a softer, cooler August day in Hastings, with a chance of showers early and clouds hanging around through much of the day. The National Weather Service forecast keeps temperatures comfortable for mid-August, with the best chance for drier outdoor time later in the day.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: Near 82°F Thursday / around 65°F Thursday night
Precipitation: 30% chance of showers, mainly before 2 p.m.
Wind: Calm early, becoming southeast around 5 mph
The morning starts mostly cloudy, and a few showers may move through. The Hastings point forecast keeps the rain chance at 30%, so this does not look like an all-day washout, but a light rain layer or umbrella could be useful for the commute, errands or a morning walk.
By afternoon, the shower chance should gradually ease, especially after about 2 p.m. Clouds are expected to remain fairly persistent, with a high near 82°F and only a light southeast breeze around 5 mph. If you have flexible outdoor plans, the later afternoon should offer the better window.
Thursday evening looks quieter. The forecast turns partly cloudy overnight, with temperatures settling near 65°F and the southeast wind becoming calm, making for a mild August night around Hastings.
What to wear or plan
Keep a light rain jacket or small umbrella handy for the morning.
Comfortable summer clothes should work well with a high in the low 80s.
Shoes that can handle a damp sidewalk or trail may be useful early.
Evening plans should feel mild, with only a light layer needed if you tend to get cool.
Weather Joke of the Day
Thursday has a 30% chance of showers in Hastings. Apparently the Mississippi River asked for a little help watering the neighborhood.
AI infographic by HastingsNow.com
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1860 — A Minnesota Milliner Is Born in Chaska
Susan “Susie” Schmitt was born in Chaska on August 13, 1860. She became a talented seamstress and milliner, eventually opening her own dressmaking and hat shop in Waconia in 1898 and operating the business for decades, becoming a memorable example of women’s entrepreneurship in Minnesota.
Source: Minnesota Historical Society — Hanson, Susie Schmitt, 1860–1956
1961 — The Berlin Wall Begins Going Up
Early on August 13, 1961, East German authorities imposed controls that blocked movement from East Berlin into West Berlin. Barbed wire and other barriers went up along the boundary, beginning the physical division that developed into the Berlin Wall and would shape daily life in the city for decades.
2004 — The Olympics Open in Athens
The Games of the XXVIII Olympiad opened in Athens on August 13, 2004. The opening ceremony was held at the Olympic Stadium in Maroussi, and the Olympic torch relay concluded with the lighting of the cauldron as the Summer Games formally began in Greece.
How we know
Weather sources
National Weather Service — Hastings, MN Point Forecast — Accessed August 12, 2026, at 6:59 PM CT.
National Weather Service Twin Cities — Area Forecast Discussion — Accessed August 12, 2026, at 6:59 PM CT.
National Weather Service Twin Cities — Current Watches and Warnings — Accessed August 12, 2026, at 6:59 PM CT.
History sources
Minnesota Historical Society — Hanson, Susie Schmitt, 1860–1956 — Accessed August 12, 2026, at 6:59 PM CT.
U.S. Department of State — Foreign Relations of the United States, 1961–1963, Volume V, Editorial Note 112 — Accessed August 12, 2026, at 6:59 PM CT.
Olympics.com — Athens 2004 Opening Ceremony — Accessed August 12, 2026, at 6:59 PM CT.
Weather can change quickly, especially with summer storms, so readers should check official alerts and radar before heading out.
If the morning showers stay brief, make a little time to enjoy Hastings outdoors later Thursday.
