Foster, NC
Unincorporated community in Jackson County, North Carolina
Foster is a small unincorporated community in Jackson County, North Carolina. It is 2.5 miles SW of Sylva, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28779.
Foster at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Jackson County
- ZIP code
- 28779
- Nearest town
- Sylva (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.3972, -83.1831
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?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 54.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,376 mm
- 4.3 insnowfall per year · 11 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
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 CULLOWHEE, NC US (USC00312200), adjusted for the elevation of Foster.
Foster weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Foster through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 7:17 AM | 6:16 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:41 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:58 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:26 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 6:15 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 6:27 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:51 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:06 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:33 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Foster?
Foster 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 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 54.2 inches (1,376 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
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 Clyde › North-east, 14.7 miles NE of Foster.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Foster.
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Questions about Foster
Where is Foster, NC?
Foster is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, North Carolina, 2.5 miles SW of Sylva.
What county is Foster in?
Foster is in Jackson County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Foster, NC?
The ZIP code for Foster is 28779.
What is the nearest town to Foster?
Sylva, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Foster?
Yes. The closest is Clyde › North-east, 14.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Foster?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Foster?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Foster?
About 54.2 inches (1,376 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Foster?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall 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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