Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
An original HastingsNow.com photo of the Hastings Bridge anchors this AI-assisted illustration of three October 22nd moments. The historical scenes are artistic interpretations.
Thursday gives Hastings a little October surprise: a foggy morning followed by sunshine and an afternoon high near 76°F. It's the kind of day when your jacket and your sunglasses might both earn a trip out the door.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / low: Near 76°F Thursday; around 55°F Thursday night.
Morning: Areas of fog before 11 a.m.
Afternoon: Sunny, with a light south-southeast wind.
Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a southeast breeze near 5 mph.
If you're heading out for school drop-off, work or early errands, allow for areas of morning fog. The National Weather Service expects it before 11 a.m., so visibility may vary as you travel around Hastings. A little extra attention on the roads is a sensible way to begin the day.
The afternoon is the reward: sunshine, a high near 76°F and a calm wind becoming south-southeast around 5 mph. That's unusually friendly weather for a late-October stroll past downtown storefronts, a stop at Levee Park or an outdoor chore you've been meaning to finish.
Because Thursday starts cooler and ends so warm, your morning jacket might become something you carry rather than wear. A comfortable layer for the start of the day, with lighter clothes underneath, should handle the change without much fuss.
Thursday night turns partly cloudy, with temperatures eventually settling near 55°F and southeast winds around 5 mph. If your plans extend into the evening, that light jacket may be useful again once the sun goes down.
What to wear or plan
Bring a light jacket for the cool, potentially foggy start.
Wear layers you can shed as the afternoon warms toward 76°F.
Allow extra attention for visibility during the morning drive if fog develops.
Keep an extra layer handy for evening activities.
Weather Joke of the Day
Why did the Hastings sweatshirt ask for Thursday off? It saw 76 degrees in October and figured the T-shirt had picked up its shift.
Weather + On This Date by HastingsNow.com
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1929 — A Minnesota Concert Hall Opens With a Surprise
On October 22, 1929, the University of Minnesota dedicated Northrop Memorial Auditorium, celebrating with music from the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra. A cannon was supposed to punctuate the finale of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, but strong winds broke the signal wires, postponing the salute until after the crowd had gone. The concert hall itself went on to become a beloved Twin Cities gathering place for performances and university life.
Source: Weisman Art Museum — Awesome Auditorium
1962 — Kennedy Addresses the Nation on Cuba
On October 22, 1962, President John F. Kennedy addressed Americans on television about Soviet nuclear missiles being installed in Cuba and announced a naval “quarantine” to prevent further offensive weapons from reaching the island. The speech brought a dangerous Cold War standoff into living rooms across the country. Several tense days followed before diplomacy helped resolve the crisis.
Source: U.S. Department of State — The Cuban Missile Crisis, October 1962
1797 — A Giant Umbrella Makes Aviation History
On October 22, 1797, André-Jacques Garnerin made the first successful parachute descent from a balloon above Paris. His canvas parachute opened like a giant umbrella, about 30 feet across, but swung dramatically because air had no easy way to escape through its canopy. He reached the ground alive, marking a remarkable early milestone in the history of human flight.
How we know
Weather sources
National Weather Service — Hastings, Minnesota Point Forecast — Accessed October 21, 2026, at approximately 6 p.m. CT.
National Weather Service — Twin Cities Hazardous Weather Outlook — Accessed October 21, 2026, at approximately 6 p.m. CT.
History sources
Weisman Art Museum — Awesome Auditorium — Accessed October 21, 2026, at approximately 6 p.m. CT.
U.S. Department of State — The Cuban Missile Crisis, October 1962 — Accessed October 21, 2026, at approximately 6 p.m. CT.
Library of Congress — The Dream of Flight — Accessed October 21, 2026, at approximately 6 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.
