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Foster Dam

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Location & Surroundings

Foster Dam is a dam in North Carolina, United States, at 259 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Summerfield, 7 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 395 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International Airport, 5 km away.

Overview

Foster Dam is dam in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States.

It is located in Guilford County, United States.

The elevation is around 259 metre.

Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Guilford County
  • Type dam (DAM)
  • a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water

Geography

  • Coordinates
    36° 8' 30" N, 79° 53' 59" W
  • Elevation 259 m (DEM: 264 m)
  • Timezone America/New_York
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 100 p/km²
  • Built-up 1.9%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Weather in Foster Dam

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

Now 28.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 29.8 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 568 W/m2.

Temperature
28.2 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SW (239 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,018.5 hPa
Clouds
68 %
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 28.2 2.5 239 38 1,018.5 - / 0.00 68 0.0 n/a
6h 21.0 2.0 261 58 1,018.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 344.9 n/a
12h 17.5 1.9 230 70 1,019.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
18h 16.4 2.0 240 74 1,020.4 0.00 / 0.00 99 4.3 n/a
Tomorrow 29.8 3.8 228 30 1,018.6 0.00 / 0.00 69 568.1 n/a
30h 22.1 2.4 193 50 1,018.1 0.00 / 0.00 11 352.0 n/a
36h 18.0 2.7 228 66 1,018.8 0.00 / 0.00 8 0.0 n/a
42h 17.3 2.6 234 84 1,019.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 4.2 n/a
Friday 31.7 3.4 236 35 1,016.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 561.1 n/a
54h 24.7 2.5 209 55 1,016.2 0.00 / 0.00 9 341.4 n/a
60h 22.0 1.2 240 74 1,017.1 0.24 / 0.24 65 0.0 n/a
66h 19.0 3.6 37 92 1,019.2 0.46 / 0.70 100 2.2 n/a
Saturday 19.1 3.9 52 90 1,021.0 0.00 / 0.49 100 132.5 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Foster Dam?
Now 28.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 29.8 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 568 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 Dam today?
Sunrise around 07:12 and sunset around 19:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Foster Dam?
Local time is 20:59. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Foster Dam?
Foster Dam is a dam.
What is the elevation of Foster Dam?
Elevation about 259 m. DEM 264 m.
Where is Foster Dam located?
It is at 36.14180, -79.89976 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Foster Dam in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2017-05-23
geonames https://www.geonames.org/4466958

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