Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026
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Thursday brings Hastings a welcome, straightforward summer forecast: plenty of sunshine, comfortable warmth and a light breeze. It should be an easy day for errands, outdoor work, patios or a walk near the river.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: High near 81°F; Thursday night low around 61°F
Sky: Sunny during the day, then partly cloudy overnight
Wind: Calm early, becoming south-southwest around 5 mph; south wind 5–10 mph Thursday night
Thursday morning should start sunny and comfortably cool after an overnight low near 53°F. Wind will be calm at first, making the early hours pleasant for a downtown walk, outdoor chores or getting a head start on the day.
The afternoon stays sunny as Hastings warms to about 81°F. A light south-southwest breeze develops around 5 mph, but the forecast does not point to the kind of wind that should disrupt ordinary outdoor plans.
Thursday evening remains mild and quiet. Clouds gradually increase overnight, with a low near 61°F and a south wind of 5–10 mph.
What to wear or plan
A light layer may feel good early in the morning.
Sunglasses and sunscreen will be useful through the afternoon.
Thursday looks favorable for patios, parks, river walks and outdoor errands.
Keep a light jacket nearby for later evening plans.
Weather Joke of the Day
Thursday’s forecast is so sunny that the red patio umbrellas downtown may ask for the day off—apparently even shade needs a summer break.
AI image by HastingsNow.com
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1851 — The Treaty of Traverse des Sioux Is Signed
On July 23, Sisseton and Wahpeton Dakota leaders and United States commissioners signed the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux. It transferred much of southern and western Minnesota Territory to the United States while establishing reservation and annuity promises; the Minnesota Historical Society notes that the treaty and its aftermath further marginalized Dakota people from their homeland.
Source: Minnesota Historical Society — Treaty of Traverse des Sioux, 1851
1903 — Ford Sells Its First Model A
Ford Motor Company sold its first Model A on July 23, 1903, only weeks after the company was incorporated and after most of its initial cash investment had been spent. The sale helped turn a precarious young company into one of the defining names in American transportation and manufacturing.
Source: Ford Motor Company — Company Timeline
1904 — An Ice Cream Cone Story From the World’s Fair
According to an account highlighted by the Library of Congress, Charles E. Menches conceived the idea of putting two scoops of ice cream into a pastry cone at the St. Louis World’s Fair on July 23, 1904. The Library carefully presents it as one origin account, but it remains a delicious piece of fairground history.
How we know
Weather sources
National Weather Service — Extended Forecast for Hastings, MN — Accessed July 22, 2026, at 9:22 p.m. CT.
History sources
Minnesota Historical Society — Treaty of Traverse des Sioux, 1851 — Accessed July 22, 2026, at 9:22 p.m. CT.
Ford Motor Company — Company Timeline — Accessed July 22, 2026, at 9:22 p.m. CT.
Library of Congress — Today in History: July 23 — Accessed July 22, 2026, at 9:22 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.
