Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026

Thursday, November 5, 2026, brings cloudy skies, a high near 48°F and north-northwest winds of 10–15 mph to Hastings, Minnesota. Thursday night stays mostly cloudy, with a low around 31°F. Today’s time capsule explores the 1916 opening of St. Paul’s Charles Thompson Memorial Hall, James K. Polk’s 1844 presidential election victory and George Selden’s 1895 automobile patent. Find practical clothing suggestions, guidance for outdoor errands and evening plans, a local weather joke and links to official weather information and reliable historical sources—all in one easy-to-scan daily guide.