Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
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Hastings gets a pleasant midsummer reset Wednesday, with bright sunshine, comfortable warmth and only a light afternoon breeze. It should be an easy day for work, errands, patios, parks and time near the river.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: Near 77°F / Around 55°F
Sky: Sunny during the day and clear Wednesday night
Rain: No precipitation is forecast
Wind: Calm early, becoming north around 5 mph during the afternoon
Wednesday morning should begin on the cool and quiet side, with plenty of sunshine and little wind. A light layer may feel comfortable for an early walk, commute or outdoor breakfast.
The afternoon stays sunny as temperatures climb toward 77°F. A north wind around 5 mph may develop, but the day should remain calm enough for outdoor work, downtown errands, patios and a visit to Levee Park.
Wednesday evening remains clear and comfortable. Temperatures will fall toward 55°F overnight as a light northeast breeze becomes calm.
What to wear or plan
Bring a light layer for the cooler morning and evening.
Sunglasses and sunscreen will be useful during the sunny afternoon.
No rain gear should be necessary based on the current forecast.
The comfortable temperatures should work well for a river walk, patio meal or outdoor activity.
Weather Joke of the Day
Why did Wednesday’s breeze take the Hastings bridge instead of swimming the Mississippi? At only about 5 mph, it knew it would never make it across before lunch.
AI infographic by HastingsNow.com
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1796 — A Great Lakes City Finds Its Place
On July 22, 1796, Moses Cleaveland and a surveying party arrived at the mouth of the Cuyahoga River and selected the location of the future city of Cleveland. The river, Lake Erie shoreline, forests and surrounding bluffs made the site promising for settlement and water transportation—a reminder of how strongly rivers can shape a community’s identity and future.
Source: Encyclopedia of Cleveland History — Moses Cleaveland
1933 — Wiley Post Flies Around the World Alone
On July 22, 1933, aviator Wiley Post landed his Lockheed Vega, the Winnie Mae, after becoming the first person to fly solo around the world. He completed the journey in seven days, 18 hours and 49 minutes, using emerging technologies including an autopilot and radio direction finder to help navigate the remarkable flight.
Source: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum — Wiley Post
1937 — The Senate Rejects Roosevelt’s Court Plan
On July 22, 1937, the United States Senate voted 70–20 to return President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s judicial-reorganization bill to committee, effectively defeating its most controversial provision. The proposal could have allowed Roosevelt to appoint as many as six additional Supreme Court justices and became one of the most consequential constitutional debates of the New Deal era.
Source: Cornell Law Library — FDR Court-Packing Plan Rejected
How we know
Weather sources
National Weather Service — Hastings, Minnesota Point Forecast — Accessed July 21, 2026, at 9:42 p.m. CT.
History sources
Encyclopedia of Cleveland History — Moses Cleaveland — Accessed July 21, 2026, at 9:42 p.m. CT.
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum — Wiley Post — Accessed July 21, 2026, at 9:42 p.m. CT.
Cornell Law Library — FDR Court-Packing Plan Rejected — Accessed July 21, 2026, at 9:42 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.
