Location & Surroundings
Foster is a settlement in Virginia, United States, at 4 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gloucester Point, 24 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 170 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Holly Point Airport, 5 km away.
Overview
Foster is unincorporated community in Virginia.
It is located in Mathews County, United States.
The elevation is around 16 foot.
Also known as: Foster, Virginia, Foster, VA
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Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Mathews County
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 27' 10" N, 76° 23' 6" W
- Elevation 4 m (DEM: 11 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 28 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:33
- Sunrise 06:43
- Sunset 16:56
- Day length 10 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
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Weather in Foster
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Foster, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.8 C with overcast skies and a 7.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.0 to 9.8 C, max wind 7.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 266 W/m2.
Temperature
9.8 C
Wind
7.8 m/s NW (313 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 9.8 | 7.8 | 313 | 43 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.8 | 4.7 | 298 | 56 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 147.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.2 | 5.2 | 287 | 65 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.0 | 4.8 | 310 | 75 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.8 | 6.0 | 326 | 54 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 266.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.9 | 5.0 | 319 | 60 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 57.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.0 | 4.9 | 323 | 75 | 1,028.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.3 | 4.9 | 332 | 81 | 1,031.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 10.6 | 5.1 | 354 | 51 | 1,031.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 323.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.4 | 2.7 | 339 | 60 | 1,032.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 176.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.1 | 3.5 | 348 | 74 | 1,032.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.6 | 3.1 | 335 | 82 | 1,035.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 12.5 | 2.1 | 357 | 48 | 1,033.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 392.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Foster?
Now 9.8 C with overcast skies and a 7.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.0 to 9.8 C, max wind 7.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 266 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Foster today?
Sunrise around 06:43 and sunset around 16:56 (local time). Day length about 10h 13m.
What is the local time in Foster?
Local time is 00:33. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Foster?
Foster is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Foster?
Elevation about 4 m. DEM 11 m.
Where is Foster located?
It is at 37.45291, -76.38495 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Foster in?
It is in United States.
Links
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