Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Friday, October 16, 2026

Hastings, Minnesota, can expect a brisk Friday, October 16, 2026, with a 50% chance of early rain, partly sunny skies and a high near 50°F. North-northwest winds may gust to 40 mph, followed by a mostly clear night around 30°F with widespread frost. A Freeze Watch covers early Saturday morning. Today’s time capsule explores Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park’s establishment in 1992, the successful public ether-anesthesia demonstration in 1846 and Disney’s founding contract in 1923. Find useful clothing and planning suggestions, a local weather joke and direct links to official sources.