Location & Surroundings
Foster is a settlement in Michigan, United States, at 259 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ann Arbor, 5 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 685 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Overflow Pad, 5 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
-
Coordinates
42° 18' 52" N, 83° 46' 52" W
- Elevation 259 m (DEM: 265 m)
- Timezone America/Detroit
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 516 p/km²
- Built-up 4.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:15
- Sunrise 07:24
- Sunset 17:14
- Day length 9 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Foster
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Foster, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.3 C with overcast skies and a 6.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.6 to 6.2 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 94 W/m2.
Temperature
4.3 C
Wind
6.2 m/s NW (335 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,020.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 4.3 | 6.2 | 335 | 67 | 1,020.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.2 | 4.1 | 325 | 75 | 1,022.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 50.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 3.9 | 3.7 | 322 | 76 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 3.6 | 3.5 | 320 | 75 | 1,027.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.2 | 3.5 | 343 | 59 | 1,029.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 94.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.4 | 1.7 | 351 | 66 | 1,030.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 58.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 1.7 | 1.0 | 284 | 79 | 1,032.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 0.5 | 1.7 | 260 | 87 | 1,034.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 9.4 | 3.0 | 238 | 47 | 1,032.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 281.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.3 | 2.7 | 239 | 61 | 1,032.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 176.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.5 | 3.0 | 236 | 76 | 1,033.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 2.0 | 3.0 | 243 | 82 | 1,034.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 11.8 | 4.2 | 236 | 40 | 1,032.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 281.4 | 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 4.3 C with overcast skies and a 6.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.6 to 6.2 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 94 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 07:24 and sunset around 17:14 (local time). Day length about 9h 50m.
What is the local time in Foster?
Local time is 00:15. Time zone: America/Detroit (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Foster?
Foster is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Foster?
Elevation about 259 m. DEM 265 m.
Where is Foster located?
It is at 42.31448, -83.78105 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Foster in?
It is in United States.