Foster, MT
Unincorporated community in Big Horn County, Montana
Foster is a small unincorporated community in Big Horn County, Montana. It is 12.7 miles S of Hardin, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59064.
Foster at a glance
- State
- Montana
- County
- Big Horn County
- ZIP code
- 59064
- Nearest town
- Hardin (12.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 45.9250, -107.5903
Weather in Foster now
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Foster weather by the hour
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?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 13.7 inprecipitation per year · 349 mm
- 27.9 insnowfall per year · 71 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Foster: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HARDIN, MT US (USC00243915), adjusted for the elevation of Foster.
Foster weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Foster through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:45 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 7 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| May | 5:36 AM | 8:37 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| June | 5:17 AM | 9:04 PM | 15 h 47 min |
| July | 5:33 AM | 8:59 PM | 15 h 26 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:26 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| November | 7:09 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 31 min |
| December | 7:43 AM | 4:27 PM | 8 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Foster?
Foster has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 13.7 inches (349 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is December. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Foster is May–June and August–September. 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 Laurel › North, 55.4 miles W of Foster.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Foster.
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Questions about Foster
Where is Foster, MT?
Foster is an unincorporated community in Big Horn County, Montana, 12.7 miles S of Hardin.
What county is Foster in?
Foster is in Big Horn County, Montana.
What is the ZIP code of Foster, MT?
The ZIP code for Foster is 59064.
What is the nearest town to Foster?
Hardin, 12.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Foster?
Yes. The closest is Laurel › North, 55.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Foster?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Foster?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Foster?
About 13.7 inches (349 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Foster?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Foster?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Foster have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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