Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Tuesday, April 28th
It’s a crisp, mostly sunny Tuesday in Hastings, Minnesota, with a high near 54 and a breezy west-northwest wind. In today’s local time capsule, we look back at the first weekly edition of The Minnesota Pioneer, the launch of the Kon-Tiki expedition, and an early rooftop film shoot that proves animals have always been stars.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Sunday, April 26th
Hastings, Minnesota wakes up to a mostly cloudy Sunday with a high near 67, a small midday shower chance, and stronger rain and thunderstorms likely overnight. In today’s HastingsNow time capsule, we look at a landmark Minnesota press-freedom case, the birth of famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, and NASA’s Ranger 4 reaching the Moon.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Saturday, April 25th
Looking for the Hastings, Minnesota weather for Saturday, April 25th? Today brings mostly cloudy skies, a high near 62, a slight afternoon shower chance, and a mild spring feel along the Mississippi. This HastingsNow.com update also includes an “On This Date” time capsule featuring Minnesota author Maud Hart Lovelace, the 1898 U.S. declaration of war with Spain, and the 1990 deployment of the Hubble Space Telescope.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, April 23rd
Warm, windy, and a little stormy — Thursday, April 23rd brings a springlike high near 73 to Hastings, with stronger showers and thunderstorms likely later in the day. In today’s HastingsNow weather + history update, we break down what locals should expect, what to wear, and three memorable April 23 “On This Date” moments, from Minnesota sports history to the first YouTube video.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, April 22nd
Hastings, Minnesota wakes up cool and clear, then heads into a sunny, almost summer-like afternoon near 83 degrees. In today’s HastingsNow weather and history update, we pair the day’s forecast with a little April 22 time capsule: a major Mississippi River flood crest in Minnesota in 1965, the first Earth Day in 1970, and the first National League baseball game in 1876.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Tuesday, April 21st
Looking for the weather in Hastings, Minnesota for Tuesday, April 21st? Expect a sunny, warm spring day with a high near 74, a low around 45, and light wind after a calm start. This HastingsNow daily update also includes three memorable “On This Date” moments: the 1997 Red River flood, the 1836 Battle of San Jacinto, and Apollo 16’s moon mission in 1972.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Tuesday, April 14th
Hastings, Minnesota weather for Tuesday, April 14 starts with fog and light rain, then settles into a mild spring day near 70 degrees. Here’s your quick local forecast, what it means for plans around town, and three memorable April 14 moments from Minnesota, world, and space history.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, April 13th
Hastings, Minnesota will be partly sunny on Monday, April 13, with a high near 75 and a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 4 p.m. HastingsNow’s daily update also includes three verified April 13 time-capsule moments: a Minnesota labor-history flashpoint in 1889, the U.S. Capitol flag milestone in 1818, and Apollo 13’s crisis in 1970.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, April 9th
Hastings, Minnesota wakes up to a cool, cloudy April day with a high near 49 and a chance of evening showers. In today’s local time capsule, we also look back at April 9 milestones tied to Charles Lindbergh, Appomattox, and Marian Anderson.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, April 8th
Hastings, Minnesota will warm up Wednesday, April 8, before gusty winds and afternoon showers move in. Here is today’s local weather at a glance, what to wear, and three sourced “On This Date” stories tied to the Mississippi River, American public works, and sports history.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, April 6th
Hastings, MN weather for Monday, April 6th brings a chilly, partly sunny day with a high near 39 and a low around 19, plus a breezy north-northwest wind. This HastingsNow.com update also includes an easy “On This Date” time capsule featuring a Minnesota arts milestone, the U.S. entry into World War I, and the opening of the first modern Olympic Games.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Sunday, April 5th
Looking for the Hastings, MN weather for Sunday, April 5? Expect a high near 50, a low around 28, mostly sunny skies early, and a 50% chance of showers after 3 p.m. with west-northwest wind at 5 to 15 mph. This HastingsNow update also includes three April 5 “On This Date” highlights tied to Minnesota history, U.S. history, and science.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Saturday, April 4th
Hastings, MN weather for Saturday, April 4, 2026: expect a chilly, cloudy day with rain and snow showers, gusty west wind, and little to no accumulation. This HastingsNow update also spotlights three April 4 milestones in Minnesota history, women’s suffrage, and space exploration.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Friday, April 3rd
Looking for the Hastings, MN weather for Friday, April 3? Expect a cold, mostly cloudy day with a high near 39°F, showers mainly after 1 p.m., and steadier rain tonight. This HastingsNow update also includes three April 3 history highlights tied to Minnesota, the nation, and the natural world.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, April 2nd
What is the weather in Hastings, MN on Thursday, April 2? Expect freezing rain in the morning, cold rain by afternoon, gusty east winds, and slick travel early in the day. This HastingsNow update also includes three April 2 history highlights, from Minnesota’s Nerstrand Big Woods to the U.S. move into World War I and International Children’s Book Day.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, April 1st
Looking for Hastings, MN weather today? Wednesday, April 1 brings increasing clouds, a slight late-day rain chance, and a much rougher night with freezing rain, sleet, snow, and gusty east wind possible. This HastingsNow daily also includes three quick April 1 time-capsule stories tied to Minnesota history, early computing, and weather science.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Tuesday, March 31st
What’s the weather in Hastings, MN on Tuesday, March 31st? Expect a mostly cloudy day with a high near 54°F, a low around 30°F, and a north-northwest breeze around 10 to 15 mph. This HastingsNow update also features three March 31 time-capsule moments: Minnesota’s CCC era, the Virgin Islands transfer, and Explorer 1’s fiery return.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Sunday, March 29th
Sunday, March 29 in Hastings, Minnesota starts cloudy, then gradually clears with a high near 68 and a low around 38. Light south-southwest winds keep the day mild enough for a river walk, downtown stop, or time near Levee Park. This edition also includes three March 29 time-capsule moments: a Minnesota political birth, Niagara Falls going strangely quiet, and the Broadway debut of The King and I.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Saturday, March 28th
Get today’s Hastings, Minnesota weather for Saturday, March 28th: mostly sunny, breezy, and headed near 57, with stronger afternoon gusts. This HastingsNow daily update also includes three verified On This Date stories from Minnesota history, world history, and space-age science.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Friday, March 27th
What’s the weather in Hastings, MN on Friday, March 27th? Hastings is starting the day partly cloudy, chilly, and brisk, with a classic late-March feel along the Mississippi River. This HastingsNow update also looks back at three memorable March 27 moments in history, from Minnesota’s 2003 spring storm to the 1912 cherry tree planting and NASA’s X-43A flight.