Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Saturday, May 16th
A warm, sunny Saturday is on tap for Hastings, Minnesota, with a high near 82 and light winds — a great setup for downtown strolling, patio time, and weekend plans. In today’s HastingsNow weather and history update, we also look back at three May 16 moments: the 1934 Minneapolis Teamsters strike, President Andrew Johnson’s 1868 impeachment vote, and the first Academy Awards in 1929.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, May 7th
Start your Thursday, May 7th in Hastings, Minnesota with a quick, reliable weather update and a local-friendly look back at history. Hastings begins the day with areas of frost before 7 a.m., then turns sunny with a high near 60°F, with a light wind becoming west-northwest at 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
This HastingsNow.com update also includes a mini “On This Date” time capsule featuring three notable May 7 events: the 1800 creation of Indiana Territory and its connection to land east of the Mississippi in present-day Minnesota, the 1892 birth of Archibald MacLeish, and the 1824 premiere of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony in Vienna.
If you’re asking, “What’s the weather in Hastings, MN today?” or “What happened on this date, May 7?” — this post gives you both in one quick, useful read.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, May 4th
Looking for the Hastings, MN weather for Monday, May 4th? Expect a breezy, partly sunny spring day with a high near 65°F, dry conditions, and southwest winds shifting west-northwest with gusts up to 25 mph, followed by a cool night near 35°F.
Today’s HastingsNow time capsule also looks back at three memorable May 4 moments: the 1803 Louisiana Purchase signing, the first Bird Day in 1894, and NASA’s 1989 launch of Magellan toward Venus. It’s a fitting mix for Hastings — river history, spring nature, and a little space-age wonder above a classic small-town Monday.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Sunday, May 3rd
Enjoy a beautiful Sunday in Hastings, Minnesota, with sunny skies and a high near 70. In today’s HastingsNow weather and history update, we cover what to expect from morning through evening, plus a May 3 “On This Date” time capsule featuring a memorable Minnesota Twins no-hitter, World Press Freedom Day, and a Midwest arts note tied to playwright William Inge.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Friday, May 1st
Hastings, Minnesota starts Friday, May 1 with a frosty morning, a high near 54, and skies that gradually turn sunnier as the day goes on. In today’s HastingsNow weather and time-capsule update, we break down what to expect in Hastings weather, what to wear, and three fascinating May 1 historical moments — including Minnesota’s 1917 “Wake Up America” events, the 1931 opening of the Empire State Building, and the 1930 announcement of Pluto’s name.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Friday, April 17th
Friday, April 17 brings a classic Upper Midwest weather swing to Hastings, Minnesota: a warm early start, then showers, thunderstorms, gusty wind, and falling temperatures through the afternoon. This HastingsNow weather update also includes a local “On This Date” time capsule, featuring the 1895 opening of Hastings’ spiral bridge plus two memorable April 17 history notes.
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.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, March 23rd
What’s the weather in Hastings, MN, on Monday, March 23rd? Expect a sunny, cool day with a high near 46, calm wind turning south around 5 mph, and dry daytime conditions before a slight chance of sprinkles late tonight. This post also includes a March 23 time capsule featuring a Minnesota bridge milestone, Patrick Henry’s well-known 1775 speech, and Fannie Farmer’s cooking legacy.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Tuesday, March 17th
Hastings, MN weather for Tuesday, March 17th: expect a cold day with a high near 23°F, increasing clouds, snow possible after 4 p.m., and 1–2 inches possible tonight. This HastingsNow update also includes three sourced “On This Date” highlights from Minnesota history, world history, and space science.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, March 2
Today in Hastings, Minnesota (Dakota County), clouds build over the Mississippi River near the Hastings Bridge. Expect a high near 43°F and a low around 32°F with a light south wind (5–10 mph). Late tonight there’s a 20% chance of freezing rain after 3am, mixing with drizzle after 5am—plus three quick “On This Date” moments.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Friday, February 27
Friday, February 27 in Hastings, Minnesota (Dakota County) brings a mostly sunny “tease of spring” with a high near 48°F — but it’s breezy, with gusts up to 30 mph. Tonight turns colder (low around 15°F) with a 20% chance of snow after 5am, plus a quick “On This Date” time capsule for Feb. 27.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, February 26
Hastings, MN weather for Thursday, Feb. 26: mostly cloudy early, turning sunny, with a high near 43°F and a south wind 5–10 mph shifting west. Tonight: partly cloudy, low around 30°F. Plus, our On This Date time capsule highlights 1857 (Minnesota’s path to statehood), 1919 (Grand Canyon National Park), and 1802 (Victor Hugo’s birth).
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Sunday, February 22
Hastings, MN weather for Sunday, Feb. 22: Mostly cloudy with a chance of flurries after 8am. High near 17°F, low around 4°F, with NNW winds ~15 mph gusting up to 30 mph and wind chills as low as -10°F. Plus an “On This Date” mini time capsule featuring Minnesota transit history, George Washington’s birthday, and the announcement of Dolly the cloned sheep.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, February 18
Wednesday, Feb. 18 in Hastings, Minnesota starts on the mild, misty side, then shifts to a rain/snow mix before noon and snow after noon. Temperatures are forecast to fall toward ~36°F by mid‑afternoon, with west‑southwest winds 15–20 mph and gusts up to 35 mph—and little or no accumulation expected. Then take a quick Feb. 18 “On This Date” time capsule with three memorable moments (Minnesota + U.S. history + science).
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Tuesday, February 17
Hastings, Minnesota weather for Tuesday, Feb. 17: High near 51°F, low around 40°F. Expect increasing clouds, a 20% chance of rain after 4pm, and breezy east winds 15–20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Rain and thunderstorms are likely overnight (60%). Plus: a quick Feb. 17 “On This Date” time capsule with one Minnesota story and two world culture/history moments.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, February 16
Sunny Presidents Day weather is showing up in Hastings like it owns the place: high near 52°F, calm-to-light winds, and a cool 35°F tonight. Here’s the quick, practical forecast for Hastings, Minnesota—plus a fun “On This Date” mini time capsule with three Feb. 16 moments (including a Minnesota nod) you can click to verify.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, February 9
Hastings, MN weather for Monday, Feb. 9: cloudy with a high near 42°F and a light south-southeast wind turning calm this afternoon. Tonight: low around 30°F with a slight (20%) chance of snow between 9–10 PM. Plus an “On This Date” mini time capsule with three quick moments—from Minnesota hoops history to the jumbo-jet era and a poet’s famous edit.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Sunday, February 8
Mostly cloudy skies set the tone for Sunday in Hastings, Minnesota (Dakota County), with a forecast high near 34°F and low around 26°F, plus a light southeast wind (5–10 mph). After the quick forecast, take a Feb. 8 “time capsule” trip: Minnesota’s early push for women’s voting rights, the incorporation of the Boy Scouts of America, and a birthday nod to science-fiction legend Jules Verne.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Friday, February 6
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Hastings, Minnesota weather for Friday, February 6: cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with temperatures falling to around 22°F by 5 PM and a north-northwest wind 10–15 mph (gusts up to 30 mph). Tonight turns mostly clear and very cold, with a low near 6°F. Plus, a quick “On This Date” time capsule connecting Minnesota history, a U.S./world moment, and a fun culture note—all in one skimmable read.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, February 5
Mostly cloudy in Hastings, Minnesota today with a high near 37°F and a low around 32°F, plus a 20% late-night chance of drizzle or freezing rain. Then take a quick “On This Date” trip through February 5 history—from Minnesota’s early intercity bus roots to Roger Williams’ 1631 arrival near Boston and Apollo 14’s Moon landing.