
Hastings, Minnesota | Weather + On This Date
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, looks like one of the easier August days to plan around in Hastings: mostly sunny, a high near 81°F, light northwest wind and a partly cloudy night near 59°F. Today’s time capsule looks back at Minnesota’s 2007 record 24-hour rainfall near Hokah, USS Constitution’s 1812 victory over HMS Guerriere and the 1839 public announcement of the daguerreotype. It’s a quick local guide for deciding what to wear, when to enjoy the riverfront or a patio, and what happened on August 19 in Minnesota, U.S. and photography history.






