Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026
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Thursday should feel like a fairly typical warm July day in Hastings: partly sunny, breezy enough to notice and generally usable for work, errands and outdoor plans. The better chance for rain waits until late Thursday night.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: Near 86°F during the day and 67°F Thursday night
Conditions: Partly sunny during the day, turning cloudy overnight
Rain: Dry during the day; a 40% chance of showers mainly after 3 a.m.
Wind: South-southwest at 5–10 mph after a light morning breeze
The morning should begin with a mix of clouds and sunshine. A light south-southeast wind will gradually turn south-southwest, making for a comfortable start for errands, outdoor work or an early river walk.
Temperatures should rise toward 86°F during the afternoon. It will be warm, but the forecast does not call for the kind of dangerous heat Hastings experienced earlier this week. Partly sunny skies and a 5–10 mph breeze should keep most daytime plans manageable with normal summer precautions.
Thursday evening should stay dry for patios, walks and community activities. Clouds will increase overnight, with a 40% chance of showers mainly after 3 a.m. Friday and a low near 67°F.
What to wear or plan
Choose lightweight summer clothing for the afternoon.
Bring water and sunscreen for longer outdoor plans.
Evening activities should be dry, but bring in anything that should not get wet overnight.
Check the Friday forecast before planning an early-morning drive.
Weather Joke of the Day
Why did the Hastings bridge bring an umbrella to bed? Thursday stays dry, but the showers are planning a 3 a.m. crossing.
AI infographic by HastingsNow.com
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1999 — The Twin Cities Reach an 81-Degree Dew Point
On July 30, 1999, the Twin Cities recorded a dew point of 81°F at 11 a.m., then the highest in the local record. The Minnesota DNR notes that 80-degree dew points are exceptionally rare and make it much harder for sweat to evaporate, creating the kind of humidity that feels almost tropical.
Source: Minnesota DNR — Twin Cities Dew Point Temperature History
1965 — Medicare and Medicaid Become Law
President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Social Security Amendments of 1965 on July 30, creating Medicare for older Americans and Medicaid for people with limited incomes. Johnson held the ceremony at the Harry S. Truman Library in Missouri, honoring Truman’s earlier push for national health insurance.
Source: National Archives — Medicare and Medicaid Act (1965)
1971 — Apollo 15 Lands Beside Hadley Rille
Apollo 15 astronauts David Scott and James Irwin landed the lunar module Falcon near Hadley Rille on July 30, 1971. The mission emphasized lunar geology and introduced the Lunar Roving Vehicle, allowing astronauts to travel farther across the Moon and collect more than 170 pounds of samples.
How we know
Weather sources
National Weather Service — Hastings, Minnesota Point Forecast — Accessed July 29, 2026, at 7:58 p.m. CT.
National Weather Service Twin Cities — Area Forecast Discussion — Accessed July 29, 2026, at 7:58 p.m. CT.
History sources
Minnesota DNR — Twin Cities Dew Point Temperature History — Accessed July 29, 2026, at 7:58 p.m. CT.
National Archives — Medicare and Medicaid Act (1965) — Accessed July 29, 2026, at 7:58 p.m. CT.
NASA — Apollo 15: Mission Details — Accessed July 29, 2026, at 7:58 p.m. CT.
Weather can change quickly, especially with summer storms, so readers should check official alerts and radar before heading out.
Enjoy the dry daytime hours, and check the radar before early Friday plans.
