Foster, MS

Unincorporated community in Adams County, Mississippi

Foster is a small unincorporated community in Adams County, Mississippi. It is 2.2 miles SW of Morgantown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39120.

Foster at a glance

State
Mississippi
County
Adams County
ZIP code
39120
Nearest town
Morgantown (2.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
31.6003, -91.3289

Weather in Foster now

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Foster weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Foster.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Foster

What is the weather usually like in Foster?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

31°47°63°78°94°57°36°Jan61°39°Feb68°47°Mar75°53°Apr82°62°May87°69°Jun89°71°Jul89°71°Aug85°65°Sep77°53°Oct67°43°Nov59°38°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

6.2"Jan5.5"Feb6.0"Mar4.9"Apr4.7"May4.5"Jun4.5"Jul4.9"Aug4.1"Sep4.0"Oct5.1"Nov5.7"Dec

Best time to visit Foster: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NATCHEZ, MS US (USC00226177), adjusted for the elevation of Foster.

Foster weather month by month

January
57° 36°F
6.2 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
February
61° 39°F
5.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
March
68° 47°F
6.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
75° 53°F
4.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
82° 62°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
87° 69°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
89° 71°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
89° 71°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
85° 65°F
4.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
77° 53°F
4.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
67° 43°F
5.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
59° 38°F
5.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Foster through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:03 AM5:25 PM10 h 22 min
February6:45 AM5:53 PM11 h 8 min
March7:13 AM7:14 PM12 h 0 min
April6:35 AM7:35 PM13 h 0 min
May6:07 AM7:56 PM13 h 49 min
June5:58 AM8:13 PM14 h 14 min
July6:09 AM8:12 PM14 h 3 min
August6:29 AM7:50 PM13 h 20 min
September6:48 AM7:12 PM12 h 24 min
October7:07 AM6:34 PM11 h 27 min
November6:32 AM5:07 PM10 h 35 min
December6:56 AM5:04 PM10 h 8 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Foster?

Foster has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).

It gets about 60.1 inches (1,527 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Foster is April–May and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Foster

The closest live webcam is Washington: US 61 at US 84, 2.0 miles S of Foster.

Washington: US 61 at US 84Washington · 2.0 mi SOn Windy
Natchez: US 84 at MS River BridgeNatchez · 6.1 mi SWOn Windy
Delta: I-20 at LA Weigh StationDelta · 54.9 mi NEOn Windy
Vicksburg: I-20 at MS River BridgeVicksburg · 55.2 mi NEOn Windy
McComb: I-55 at MS 570McComb · 55.3 mi SEOn Windy
Vicksburg: I-20 to Indiana AveVicksburg · 58.0 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Foster.

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Questions about Foster

Where is Foster, MS?

Foster is an unincorporated community in Adams County, Mississippi, 2.2 miles SW of Morgantown.

What county is Foster in?

Foster is in Adams County, Mississippi.

What is the ZIP code of Foster, MS?

The ZIP code for Foster is 39120.

What is the nearest town to Foster?

Morgantown, 2.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Foster?

Yes. The closest is Washington: US 61 at US 84, 2.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Foster?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Foster?

January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).

How much does it rain in Foster?

About 60.1 inches (1,527 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.

Does it snow in Foster?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Foster?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Foster have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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