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Location & Surroundings

Foster is a village in Rhode Island, United States with 4,598 inhabitants, at 216 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Killingly Center, 9 km to the west. The national capital Washington is about 555 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yankee Airstrip, 6 km away.

Also known as: فوستر · フォスター · Фостер · فوسٹر، روڈ آئلینڈ

Overview

Foster is town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States.

It is located in Providence County, United States.

The population is about 4,469 (2020).

It covers about 134,420,382 square metre.

The elevation is around 160 metre.

Also known as: Foster, Rhode Island, Foster, RI

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Coat of arms

Coat of arms Coat of arms of Foster, Rhode Island.svg

Locator map

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Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Providence County
  • Area 134,420,382 square metre
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    41° 51' 13" N, 71° 45' 29" W
  • Elevation 216 m (DEM: 223 m)
  • Timezone America/New_York
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 4,598
  • Pop. Density 49 p/km²
  • Built-up 1.2%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Alternate Names

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فوستر
ja
フォスター
uk
Фостер
ur
فوسٹر، روڈ آئلینڈ

Weather in Foster

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Foster, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 6.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.5 to 18.4 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 356 W/m2.

Temperature
6.5 C
Wind
2.4 m/s SW (244 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,029.4 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 6.5 2.4 244 78 1,029.4 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 7.5 2.9 241 75 1,028.7 0.00 / 0.00 27 2.5 n/a
12h 18.4 4.7 239 37 1,025.8 0.00 / 0.00 67 355.9 n/a
18h 10.6 3.1 233 61 1,027.0 0.00 / 0.00 45 144.4 n/a
Tomorrow 9.8 3.2 235 76 1,025.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
30h 8.9 2.6 236 75 1,025.7 0.00 / 0.00 16 2.2 n/a
36h 19.7 4.2 233 39 1,023.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 380.0 n/a
42h 10.9 2.3 221 75 1,024.5 0.00 / 0.00 98 137.3 n/a
Wednesday 11.6 3.0 224 98 1,022.8 0.00 / 0.00 50 0.0 n/a
54h 11.8 2.6 224 98 1,022.1 0.00 / 0.00 19 1.9 n/a
60h 20.7 4.6 224 56 1,019.3 0.00 / 0.00 3 389.3 n/a
66h 13.1 3.0 208 89 1,018.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 142.1 n/a
Thursday 12.9 2.7 215 98 1,016.8 0.00 / 0.00 29 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Foster?
Now 6.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.5 to 18.4 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 356 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 06:19 and sunset around 16:41 (local time). Day length about 10h 22m.
What is the local time in Foster?
Local time is 10:51. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Foster?
Foster is a populated place.
How many people live in Foster?
Population about 4,598.
What is the elevation of Foster?
Elevation about 216 m. DEM 223 m.
Where is Foster located?
It is at 41.85371, -71.75812 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Foster in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2017-05-23
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