Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026
October arrives in Hastings with sweatshirt weather: mostly cloudy skies, a high near 65°F and a north-northwest breeze. Downtown errands and river walks look workable, but evening plans will call for another layer.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / overnight low: Near 65°F Thursday; around 44°F Thursday night.
Sky: Mostly cloudy during the day, becoming mostly clear overnight.
Rain chance: Very low—approximately 6% during the daytime forecast period.
Wind: North-northwest at 5–10 mph.
Active alerts: No NWS warnings, watches or advisories were active for Hastings when checked Wednesday evening.
Thursday morning should begin around 60°F, with temperatures briefly settling into the upper 50s before climbing again. The hourly forecast allows some breaks in the clouds during the morning, though the day’s overall forecast remains mostly cloudy.
Afternoon temperatures should reach the middle 60s. That is comfortable enough for a walk through Levee Park or a little time outside between appointments, especially with a sweatshirt handy near the Mississippi River.
Thursday night brings a clearer sky and a more noticeable autumn chill. Winds ease to 0–5 mph from the northwest as temperatures fall toward the mid-40s by Friday morning.
What to wear or plan
A sweatshirt or light jacket should work well for school, work and errands.
Long pants and an extra layer will help for an evening riverfront walk.
The very low rain chance makes outdoor plans reasonable, with a fresh forecast check before leaving.
Weather Joke of the Day
What counts as fall formalwear for a walk through downtown Hastings? Your good sweatshirt.
Weather + On This Date by HastingsNow.com
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1908 — The Model T Opens a New Road
On October 1, 1908, Ford introduced the Model T, designed to put reliable automobile ownership within reach of more people. Built in Detroit, the car combined high ground clearance with a flexible frame suited to rough roads. Before smooth highways became ordinary, getting there required a vehicle that could take a little punishment.
Source: The Henry Ford — Ford’s Model T: A Car for the Great Multitude
1890 — Yosemite Becomes a National Park
On October 1, 1890, an act of Congress established Yosemite National Park, following Yellowstone and Sequoia in the early national park story. Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove already had protection under an 1864 grant and joined the federal park in 1906. The anniversary offers a good reason to appreciate places preserved for generations of visitors.
Source: National Park Service — Yosemite National Park Celebrates 120th Birthday on October 1
1961 — Roger Maris Swings Past Babe Ruth
On October 1, 1961, Yankees slugger Roger Maris hit his 61st home run of the season, surpassing Babe Ruth’s previous single-season mark of 60, set in 1927. It became the defining number of an extraordinary season in which Maris also earned his second consecutive American League Most Valuable Player award. Sixty-five years later, that swing remains a memorable piece of baseball history.
How we know
Weather sources
National Weather Service — Hastings Point Metadata — Accessed September 30, 2026, at 6:07 p.m. CT.
National Weather Service — Hastings Period Forecast — Accessed September 30, 2026, at 6:07 p.m. CT.
National Weather Service — Hastings Hourly Forecast — Accessed September 30, 2026, at 6:08 p.m. CT.
National Weather Service — Active Alerts for Hastings — Accessed September 30, 2026, at 6:07 p.m. CT.
History sources
The Henry Ford — Ford’s Model T: A Car for the Great Multitude — Accessed September 30, 2026, at 6:08 p.m. CT.
National Park Service — Yosemite National Park Celebrates 120th Birthday on October 1 — Accessed September 30, 2026, at 6:08 p.m. CT.
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum — Maris Jersey from Historic 1961 Season Lands in Cooperstown — Accessed September 30, 2026, at 6:07 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.
