Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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Tuesday gives Hastings a welcome reset after Monday’s heat. Expect a mostly sunny day near 80°F, a lively northwest breeze and a cool, mostly clear night.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: High near 80°F; Tuesday night low near 55°F
Precipitation: No rain is included in the daytime or nighttime forecast
Wind: North-northwest around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph
Sky: Mostly sunny during the day and mostly clear overnight
Tuesday morning should feel noticeably cooler than Monday, with sunshine and a steady breeze from the northwest. A light layer may be comfortable for anyone starting the day early.
The afternoon high should reach about 80°F. The breeze will remain noticeable, and occasional gusts near 25 mph may shuffle patio napkins or move lightweight outdoor items, but the National Weather Service forecast does not include rain.
Tuesday evening should be mostly clear and comfortably cool. The wind will gradually ease overnight as temperatures fall toward 55°F, creating good open-window weather for many Hastings homes.
What to wear or plan
Short sleeves should work well during the afternoon.
Bring a light layer for early errands and evening plans.
Secure lightweight patio decorations, papers and table coverings.
Sunglasses should be useful for a walk near the river or around downtown.
Weather Joke of the Day
Tuesday’s northwest wind is Hastings’ free air-conditioning—just don’t ask it to stop rearranging the patio napkins.
Infographic by HastingsNow.com
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1856 — James J. Hill Arrives by Riverboat
Seventeen-year-old James J. Hill arrived in St. Paul by riverboat on July 21, 1856, and began working as a shipping clerk. That modest beginning became a major transportation story: Hill later helped expand the railroad that became the Great Northern to Puget Sound, earning the nickname “Empire Builder.” For a Mississippi River town like Hastings, the riverboat arrival feels especially close to home.
Source: Minnesota Historical Society — James J. Hill House Timeline
1899 — Ernest Hemingway Is Born
Ernest Hemingway was born in Oak Park, Illinois, on July 21, 1899. The Library of Congress notes that his father announced the birth by stepping onto the porch and blowing a cornet. Hemingway later became one of America’s most influential prose writers and received both the Pulitzer Prize and the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Source: Library of Congress — Today in History: July 21
1925 — The Scopes Trial Reaches Its Verdict
The Scopes Trial reached its jury decision in Dayton, Tennessee, on July 21, 1925, and teacher John T. Scopes was found guilty of violating the state’s anti-evolution law. The judge imposed a $100 fine, but Tennessee’s high court later reversed the conviction because the jury—not the judge—was required to set a fine above $50. The case became an enduring national debate over science, education and public law.
Source: University of Minnesota Law Library — The Scopes Trial
How we know
Weather sources
National Weather Service — Extended Forecast for Hastings, Minnesota — Accessed July 20, 2026, at 10:20 p.m. CT.
History sources
Minnesota Historical Society — James J. Hill House Timeline — Accessed July 20, 2026, at 10:20 p.m. CT.
Library of Congress — Today in History: July 21 — Accessed July 20, 2026, at 10:20 p.m. CT.
University of Minnesota Law Library — The Scopes Trial — Accessed July 20, 2026, at 10:20 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.
