Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Hastings, Minnesota, starts Wednesday, September 30, 2026, with widespread morning fog before a mostly cloudy afternoon and a high near 77°F. Light southwest winds and very low rain chances make the afternoon a useful window for errands or a river walk; Wednesday night brings a low around 57°F. Today’s time capsule visits Appleton’s pioneering electric lights in 1882, Hoover Dam’s dedication in 1935 and The Flintstones’ television debut in 1960. Find practical clothing and planning tips, a local weather joke, and linked National Weather Service and history sources in this daily Hastings guide.