Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026

Hastings, Minnesota will be mostly sunny, hot and smoky on Thursday, July 16, 2026, with a high near 91°F, a heat index near 96°F and a warm overnight low around 71°F. An Extreme Heat Warning and Air Quality Alert remain active, making careful outdoor planning especially important. Today’s time capsule looks back at the 1857 launch of Dodge County’s first newspaper, the 1790 Residence Act that set the course for Washington, D.C., and Apollo 11’s 1969 launch toward the Moon. The post gives Hastings readers a quick, practical guide for work, errands and evening plans.