Location & Surroundings
Foster is a settlement in West Virginia, United States, at 268 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dunbar, 30 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 420 km to the east. The nearest airport is Mallory Airport, 27 km away.
Overview
Foster is unincorporated community in Boone County, West Virginia.
It is located in Boone County, United States.
The elevation is around 879 foot.
Also known as: Foster, West Virginia, Foster, WV
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Boone 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
38° 5' 50" N, 81° 46' 47" W
- Elevation 268 m (DEM: 270 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 193 p/km²
- Built-up 4.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:19
- Sunrise 07:00
- Sunset 17:21
- Day length 10 h 21 min
Nearby
Weather in Foster
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Foster, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.1 to 14.8 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 375 W/m2.
Temperature
6.8 C
Wind
2.7 m/s SW (234 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,018.4 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 6.8 | 2.7 | 234 | 71 | 1,018.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.1 | 2.0 | 213 | 82 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.8 | 3.6 | 282 | 43 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 375.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.2 | 0.8 | 219 | 63 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 218.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.0 | 2.0 | 185 | 72 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.5 | 2.2 | 189 | 78 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.4 | 3.9 | 245 | 41 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 369.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.6 | 1.2 | 222 | 71 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 211.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 9.2 | 1.9 | 192 | 84 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.5 | 1.8 | 176 | 89 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.3 | 2.9 | 216 | 35 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 364.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.7 | 2.2 | 182 | 53 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 214.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 11.5 | 3.1 | 207 | 72 | 1,003.9 | 0.46 / 0.46 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Foster?
Now 6.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.1 to 14.8 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 375 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 07:00 and sunset around 17:21 (local time). Day length about 10h 21m.
What is the local time in Foster?
Local time is 09:19. 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 268 m. DEM 270 m.
Where is Foster located?
It is at 38.09732, -81.77984 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Foster in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)