Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, May 13th
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Hastings gets a classic “keep the hoodie, lose it by lunch” spring day today. It starts crisp near the river, then turns sunny, mild, and pretty cooperative for downtown errands, Levee Park walks, and any excuse to stand outside for five extra minutes.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: High near 72°F today; low around 45°F tonight.
Precipitation: No daytime precipitation is mentioned in today’s forecast; tonight is expected to be clear.
Wind: North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph today; north wind around 5 mph tonight, becoming southeast after midnight.
Morning feel: Current conditions early this morning were fair and 46°F, with a wind chill of 43°F reported at 4:55 a.m. CDT.
Alerts / hazards:(not provided)
Today should be simple and pleasant: chilly enough early for a jacket, then sunny enough by afternoon to make Hastings feel like it is getting a proper May reward. The north-northwest breeze stays light, so this is not one of those “hold onto your hat at the bridge” days.
Tonight looks clear and cool, dipping into the mid-40s. Thursday warms up again near 78°F, but it turns breezier, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms Thursday night.
What to wear / what to plan
Start with a light jacket or sweatshirt.
Sunglasses will earn their keep by midday.
Good day for a walk downtown, a patio lunch, or a Levee Park lap.
Evening plans look dry, but cool.
Weather Joke of the Day
A sunny 72° day in Hastings is the kind of forecast that makes even the bridge look like it cleared its calendar.
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On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1858 — News of Minnesota statehood reached St. Paul. President James Buchanan signed the admission bill on May 11, but word reached St. Paul on May 13; Winona reportedly celebrated with a salute of 100 guns and an impromptu parade.
1908 — Theodore Roosevelt helped push conservation into the national spotlight. On May 13, Roosevelt opened the Governors’ Conference on the Conservation of Natural Resources, a meeting that helped move conservation from a concern into a national public issue.
1950 — Formula 1’s first World Championship race began at Silverstone. At 3:00 p.m. on May 13, 1950, the cars started the very first Formula 1 World Championship race in the United Kingdom, launching a global sports era that is still roaring today.
How we know
National Weather Service — “Extended Forecast for Hastings MN” — https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=44.7281&lon=-92.8577 — Page last updated 4:02 a.m. CDT May 13, 2026; accessed May 13, 2026, 5:22 a.m. CT.
Minnesota Historical Society / Minnesota History — “Admission to the Union” section in Heritage of Minnesota — accessed May 13, 2026, 5:22 a.m. CT.
Library of Congress — “Today in History - May 13” — https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/may-13/ — accessed May 13, 2026, 5:22 a.m. CT.
Formula 1 — “Formula 1 marks 75th anniversary with new colourised footage of first Grand Prix at Silverstone” — accessed May 13, 2026, 5:22 a.m. CT.
Weather can change quickly, so readers should check official alerts and updated forecasts before travel or outdoor plans.
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