Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Tuesday, June 9th
Downtown Hastings, Minnesota, on a foggy June morning with time-capsule scenes of Minnesota suffrage supporters, Jacques Cartier on the St. Lawrence River, and a vintage cartoon duck debut in the sky. AI image by HastingsNow.com
Fog and mist are giving Hastings a slow, sleepy start this morning — the kind of river-town weather that makes downtown lights look a little cinematic. By afternoon, though, it turns into a warm June day near 89°, so plan for muggy early, sunny later, and storm chances overnight.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: High near 89°F; low tonight around 71°F
Precipitation: No daytime rain mentioned in the “Today” forecast; 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight, with showers likely between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m.
Wind: Light and variable, becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning; southeast around 10 mph tonight
Feels like: Humid and sticky early. At 6:15 a.m., Hastings-area conditions showed fog/mist, 70°F, 97% humidity, and 4-mile visibility.
Alerts/hazards:(not provided in the pasted forecast)
The day starts mostly cloudy, with fog and mist making the early commute feel a little soft around the edges. Clouds should gradually give way to sunshine, and temperatures climb quickly toward the upper 80s. Tonight, clouds increase again, with showers and thunderstorms becoming more likely after midnight.
What to wear / what to plan
Light, breathable clothes for the warm afternoon.
Sunglasses for later today, even if the morning starts gray.
Keep an umbrella or rain jacket ready for late tonight or early Wednesday.
Outdoor plans look better during the day than overnight.
Weather Joke of the Day
Hastings is starting with fog and ending near 89°, so the Mississippi River hit snooze and then cranked the thermostat.
Infographic by HastingsNow.com
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1919 — Minnesota suffrage supporters rallied in the rain. After Congress approved the federal woman suffrage amendment, about 1,500 women gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol on June 9 to celebrate and urge state lawmakers to call a special session for ratification.
1534 — Jacques Cartier sailed into the St. Lawrence River. The Library of Congress notes that Cartier entered the river for the first time on June 9, part of the European exploration that later shaped French claims in Canada.
1934 — Donald Duck made his screen debut. On June 9, audiences met Donald in Disney’s animated short The Wise Little Hen — already dodging chores, already memorable.
How we know
National Weather Service — “7-Day Forecast 44.74°N 92.86°W / Hastings MN” — accessed June 9, 2026, 6:26 a.m. CT.
MNopedia / Minnesota Historical Society — “Ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment in Minnesota” — accessed June 9, 2026, 6:26 a.m. CT.
Library of Congress — “Today in History - June 9” — accessed June 9, 2026, 6:26 a.m. CT.
D23 / Walt Disney Archives — “Donald Duck Debuts in The Wise Little Hen” — accessed June 9, 2026, 6:26 a.m. CT.
Weather can change quickly, especially with overnight thunderstorms, so readers should check official alerts before making weather-sensitive plans.
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