Foster Creek, NC
Unincorporated community in Madison County, North Carolina
Foster Creek is a small unincorporated community in Madison County, North Carolina. It is 7.5 miles SE of Mars Hill, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28754.
Foster Creek at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Madison County
- ZIP code
- 28754
- Nearest town
- Mars Hill (7.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.9225, -82.6142
Weather in Foster Creek now
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Foster Creek weather by the hour
Foster Creek weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Foster Creek.
This week in Foster Creek
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Foster Creek
What is the weather usually like in Foster Creek?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 41.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,058 mm
- 25.6 insnowfall per year · 65 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Foster Creek: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MARSHALL, NC US (USC00315356), adjusted for the elevation of Foster Creek.
Foster Creek weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Foster Creek through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:39 AM | 7:39 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:55 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:23 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 6:11 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 6:24 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 6:47 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:36 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:05 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Foster Creek?
Foster Creek has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 41.6 inches (1,058 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 26 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Foster Creek is May–June 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 Creek
The closest live webcam is Concord: mountain air country club, 15.7 miles E of Foster Creek.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Foster Creek.
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Questions about Foster Creek
Where is Foster Creek, NC?
Foster Creek is an unincorporated community in Madison County, North Carolina, 7.5 miles SE of Mars Hill.
What county is Foster Creek in?
Foster Creek is in Madison County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Foster Creek, NC?
The ZIP code for Foster Creek is 28754.
What is the nearest town to Foster Creek?
Mars Hill, 7.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Foster Creek?
Yes. The closest is Concord: mountain air country club, 15.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Foster Creek?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Foster Creek?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Foster Creek?
About 41.6 inches (1,058 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Foster Creek?
Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Foster Creek?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Foster Creek have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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