Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026
Hastings, Minnesota, will be sunny and warm on Sunday, July 19, 2026, with a high near 89°F and patchy wildfire smoke before about 2 p.m. An Air Quality Alert remains in effect, while showers and thunderstorms become likely late Sunday night. Today’s time capsule revisits Minnesota’s record 134°F heat index in 2011, the opening of the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848 and Apollo 11’s arrival in lunar orbit in 1969. The post helps Hastings readers plan outdoor activities, errands and overnight weather awareness.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
Hastings, Minnesota will be mostly sunny, hot and smoky on Thursday, July 16, 2026, with a high near 91°F, a heat index near 96°F and a warm overnight low around 71°F. An Extreme Heat Warning and Air Quality Alert remain active, making careful outdoor planning especially important. Today’s time capsule looks back at the 1857 launch of Dodge County’s first newspaper, the 1790 Residence Act that set the course for Washington, D.C., and Apollo 11’s 1969 launch toward the Moon. The post gives Hastings readers a quick, practical guide for work, errands and evening plans.