Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, June 18th
Downtown Hastings, Minnesota on a cool June morning with clouds clearing into sunshine and historical sky vignettes of the 1886 St. Croix River logjam, the War of 1812, and Sally Ride’s space shuttle launch. AI image by HastingsNow.com
Hastings starts Thursday with a gray, cool, overcast feel — the kind of morning that makes downtown brick buildings look extra dramatic. But good news for Levee Park walkers, patio lunch planners, and anyone tired of soggy shoes: today trends brighter, calmer, and comfortably crisp.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: High near 72°F today; low around 50°F tonight.
Precip chance + timing: No rain chance is listed for Thursday; the next listed chance is Juneteenth after 3 p.m. at 50%.
Wind:West northwest 5 to 15 mph today; northwest 5 to 10 mph tonight, becoming light west. Feels-like note: (not provided).
Alerts/hazards:(not provided).
As of 5:35 a.m., the nearby South St. Paul station reported overcast skies, 57°F, humidity at 86%, and a north wind at 5 mph. The National Weather Service forecast for Hastings calls for a mostly sunny Thursday, a high near 72, and a mostly clear night around 50.
Plain English: expect a cool, cloudy-looking start, then a much nicer June afternoon. The breeze may be noticeable, but not wild. Tonight looks quiet and crisp — good sleeping weather if the windows cooperate.
What to wear / what to plan
A light jacket or sweatshirt early.
Sunglasses by midday, especially downtown or near the river.
Good day for a Levee Park walk, errands, or patio lunch.
Bring a layer for evening plans.
Weather Joke of the Day
Today’s Hastings forecast is basically a Levee Park cardigan: cool in the morning, sunny by lunch, and polite in the breeze.
Infographic by HastingsNow.com
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1886 — A four-mile logjam closed the St. Croix River at Taylors Falls. It was so spectacular that excursion trains traveled from Duluth just so people could see it — basically Minnesota’s old-time version of “traffic is backed up, but make it timber.”
1812 — The War of 1812 began after President James Madison was authorized by a declaration of war against Great Britain. The Library of Congress notes that the conflict was tied to British maritime practices and tensions over westward expansion.
1983 — NASA astronaut Sally K. Ride became the first American woman in space when she launched aboard Space Shuttle Challenger on mission STS-7. That is a great June 18 fact for Hastings kids, teachers, science fans, and anyone who likes a skyward kind of history.
How we know
National Weather Service — “Extended Forecast for Hastings MN.” Accessed June 18, 2026, 5:46 a.m. CT.
Minnesota Historical Society / MNopedia — “This Day in Minnesota History.” Accessed June 18, 2026, 5:46 a.m. CT.
Library of Congress — “Today in History - June 18.” Accessed June 18, 2026, 5:46 a.m. CT.
NASA — “Sally Ride – First American Woman in Space.” Accessed June 18, 2026, 5:46 a.m. CT.
Weather can change quickly, so readers should check official alerts and the latest National Weather Service updates before making weather-sensitive plans.
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