Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 in Hastings, Minnesota looks mostly cloudy and mild for July, with a high near 81°F and a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day. Tonight brings another chance of showers and storms before conditions gradually quiet down overnight. Today’s On This Date time capsule includes the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, a major Library of Congress copyright milestone in 1870, and NASA’s 1994 Space Shuttle Columbia STS-65 launch. It is a practical daily read for Hastings locals planning errands, patios, river walks, sports, and evening plans.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 in Hastings, Minnesota looks mostly sunny and warm, with a high near 89°F, light southwest wind, and a quiet daytime forecast before a small late-night chance of showers and thunderstorms. Today’s On This Date time capsule includes a Minnesota transportation milestone from 1888, when Alexander McDougall launched the first whaleback freighter onto Lake Superior; the Solomon Islands becoming independent in 1978; and the birthday of baseball legend Satchel Paige in 1906. It is a quick, useful read for Hastings locals planning errands, patios, parks, river walks, and the day ahead.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, July 6th

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, July 6th

Monday, July 6th in Hastings, Minnesota looks mostly sunny and warm, with a high near 87°F, light south wind, and a quiet Monday night near 66°F. Today’s On This Date time capsule includes a Minnesota weather-history note from 1936, when Moorhead tied the state’s 114°F heat record; the first human rabies vaccination in 1885; and the first Major League Baseball All-Star Game in 1933. It is a useful daily read for Hastings locals planning errands, patios, river walks, outdoor work, and a normal summer Monday.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Sunday, July 5th

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Sunday, July 5th

Hastings, Minnesota weather for Sunday, July 5th, calls for a warm summer day with a high near 84°F, a chance of morning showers and thunderstorms, and improving conditions with more sun later in the day. This HastingsNow daily post also includes an “On This Date” time capsule featuring the 1978 Gary, Minnesota tornado, Frederick Douglass’s July 5, 1852 address, and the 1946 debut of the modern bikini. It’s a quick, useful local read for Hastings residents planning errands, patio time, river walks, family time, and Sunday plans.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Saturday, July 4th

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Saturday, July 4th

Hastings, Minnesota heads into Saturday, July 4th with a warm, unsettled Independence Day forecast: a high near 80°F, a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms, and showers likely later in the day. Today’s HastingsNow time capsule looks back at the 1863 Vicksburg surrender on the Mississippi River, the 1776 adoption of the Declaration of Independence, and NASA’s 1997 Mars Pathfinder landing.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Friday, July 3rd

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Friday, July 3rd

Warm, partly sunny, and a little stormy — here’s your Hastings, Minnesota weather for Friday, July 3rd, plus a local-friendly “On This Date” time capsule featuring the First Minnesota at Gettysburg, George Washington taking command of the Continental Army, and NASA’s Deep Impact mission.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, July 2

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, July 2

Mostly sunny, warm, and humid weather is in the forecast for Hastings, Minnesota on Thursday, July 2nd, with a high near 89°F and storm chances returning overnight. Today’s “On This Date” time capsule looks back at the First Minnesota at Gettysburg, the Lee Resolution before Independence Day, and Amelia Earhart’s 1937 disappearance.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, July 1

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, July 1

Planning a Wednesday in Hastings, Minnesota? July 1 brings a warm summer forecast with likely showers and thunderstorms before 2 p.m., a high near 87°F, and a muggy, mostly cloudy feel — plus three fun “On This Date” moments featuring Fort Snelling’s first post office, the founding of Canada, and the launch of the Walkman. It’s a practical, local daily read for anyone heading downtown, to work, to Levee Park, or making evening plans around the weather.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Tuesday, June 30

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Tuesday, June 30

Hot, humid summer weather arrives in Hastings for Tuesday, June 30th, with a high near 92°F, heat index values near 99°F, and a slight chance of showers or thunderstorms. This HastingsNow.com daily update also includes three fascinating “On This Date” stories featuring the first production Chevrolet Corvette, Lincoln’s Yosemite Valley Grant Act, and the Tunguska sky event.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, June 29th

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, June 29th

Monday in Hastings brings serious summer heat, breezy sunshine, and a storm chance Monday night. Today’s “On This Date” time capsule connects Hastings’ river-town spirit to the St. Lawrence Seaway, U.S. history, and a little old-Hollywood sparkle.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Sunday, June 28th

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Sunday, June 28th

Get ready for a warm, breezy Sunday in Hastings, Minnesota, with a chance of morning showers and thunderstorms before the day settles in. In today’s HastingsNow.com weather + time capsule, we also look back at three memorable June 28 moments — including a St. Croix Valley history note, the beginning of the Stonewall Uprising, and a fun Minnesota-Hollywood connection.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Saturday, June 27th

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Saturday, June 27th

Saturday brings Hastings a sunny, warm, very usable June day with a high near 82°F and a southeast breeze around 5 to 15 mph. Today’s “On This Date” time capsule connects Minnesota governor Rudy Perpich, the gift that helped create the Smithsonian Institution, and poet Paul Laurence Dunbar — all wrapped into one quick local read for Hastings, Minnesota.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Friday, June 26th

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Friday, June 26th

Friday, June 26th brings Hastings a partly sunny, comfortable summer day near 80°F with a light east-southeast breeze. Today’s “On This Date” time capsule connects Minnesota photography history, the signing of the United Nations Charter, and the first Harry Potter book’s 1997 debut.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, June 25th

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, June 25th

Cloudy skies give Hastings a calm, overcast start on Thursday, June 25th, before the day gradually turns mostly sunny with a comfortable high near 76°F. Today’s “On This Date” time capsule looks back at Alexander Ramsey’s arrival in St. Paul, the signing of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and the first Grandma’s Marathon in Minnesota.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, June 24th

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, June 24th

Get the latest Hastings, Minnesota weather for Wednesday, June 24th, including a foggy morning, a partly sunny afternoon, and a small chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms. Plus, take a quick “On This Date” trip through history with a Minnesota cathedral milestone, the start of the Berlin Airlift, and Sally Ride’s historic NASA mission.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Tuesday, June 23rd

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Tuesday, June 23rd

Today in Hastings: a calm, fair June morning turns cloudier with showers and thunderstorms likely later in the day and tonight. Plus, our June 23rd time capsule looks back at Minnesota Governor Adolph Olson Eberhart, the signing of Title IX, and the birth of legendary choreographer Bob Fosse.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, June 22nd

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, June 22nd

Enjoy a bright, comfortable Monday in Hastings, Minnesota, with sunny skies, a high near 79°F, light wind, and a cool evening ahead. It’s the kind of early-summer day that feels made for downtown strolling, patio time, or a stop by Levee Park.

This edition of Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date also looks back at three memorable June 22 moments: a remarkable Minnesota world-walking journey, the signing of the G.I. Bill, and the marriage of Harry and Bess Houdini.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Sunday, June 21st

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Sunday, June 21st

Start your Sunday with a quick look at today’s Hastings, Minnesota weather and a fun June 21 time capsule. Expect a calm, comfortable day with partly sunny skies, a high near 76°F, and a cool low around 52°F tonight — plus three memorable “On This Date” moments, from the first Ferris wheel in Chicago to the first WNBA game.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Saturday, June 20th

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Saturday, June 20th

Sunny, crisp, and comfortably cool, Saturday in Hastings, Minnesota looks like a great day for downtown strolling, Levee Park time, and enjoying the river-town vibe. This daily HastingsNow.com update also includes a June 20 “On This Date” time capsule featuring a Minnesota endurance story, the adoption of the Great Seal of the United States, and the release of Jaws.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Friday, June 19th

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Friday, June 19th

Get the Hastings, Minnesota weather forecast for Friday, June 19th, including today’s high near 74, late-day shower and thunderstorm chances, and practical local planning tips. This HastingsNow.com update also includes an “On This Date” time capsule featuring Minnesota’s first official Juneteenth state holiday, the arrival of the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, and Garfield’s newspaper debut.

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