Foster, OR

Unincorporated community in Linn County, Oregon

Foster is a small unincorporated community in Linn County, Oregon. It is 1.5 miles W of Sweet Home, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 97386.

Foster at a glance

State
Oregon
County
Linn County
ZIP code
97386
Nearest town
Sweet Home (1.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
44.4106, -122.6711

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.

This week in Foster

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Foster

What is the weather usually like in Foster?

Csb
Warm-summer Mediterranean climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

29°44°59°73°88°47°34°Jan51°35°Feb56°37°Mar60°40°Apr67°44°May73°48°Jun82°51°Jul83°50°Aug76°47°Sep64°42°Oct53°38°Nov47°34°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

7.1"Jan5.6"Feb6.3"Mar5.4"Apr3.8"May2.5"Jun0.5"Jul0.6"Aug2.0"Sep4.6"Oct7.6"Nov8.4"Dec

Best time to visit Foster: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FOSTER DAM, OR US (USC00353047), adjusted for the elevation of Foster.

Foster weather month by month

January
47° 34°F
7.1 in of rain · 14 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
February
51° 35°F
5.6 in of rain · 12 wet days
March
56° 37°F
6.3 in of rain · 14 wet days
April
60° 40°F
5.4 in of rain · 13 wet days
May
67° 44°F
3.8 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
73° 48°F
2.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
82° 51°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
83° 50°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
September
76° 47°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
64° 42°F
4.6 in of rain · 9 wet days
November
53° 38°F
7.6 in of rain · 14 wet days
December
47° 34°F
8.4 in of rain · 15 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Foster through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:41 AM4:58 PM9 h 17 min
February7:08 AM5:41 PM10 h 32 min
March7:20 AM7:18 PM11 h 57 min
April6:24 AM7:56 PM13 h 32 min
May5:41 AM8:32 PM14 h 51 min
June5:23 AM8:58 PM15 h 34 min
July5:39 AM8:54 PM15 h 15 min
August6:12 AM8:17 PM14 h 4 min
September6:48 AM7:22 PM12 h 34 min
October7:24 AM6:27 PM11 h 3 min
November7:05 AM4:45 PM9 h 39 min
December7:38 AM4:33 PM8 h 55 min

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

What is the weather like in Foster?

Foster has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).

It gets about 54.5 inches (1,383 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July.

The best time to visit Foster is June to 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 Sodaville › East: Foster Lake Resevoir, 0.9 miles E of Foster.

Sodaville › East: Foster Lake ResevoirSodaville · 0.9 mi EOn Windy
Crowfoot: US20 at Weldwood DrCrowfoot · 13.3 mi NWOn Windy
Halsey: I-5 at Lake Creek - South of ORE228Halsey · 19.6 mi WOn Windy
Tangent: I-5 at ORE34Tangent · 21.7 mi NWOn Windy
Tangent: ORE34 at ColumbusTangent · 22.6 mi NWOn Windy
Tangent: ORE34 at ColumbusTangent · 22.6 mi NWOn Windy
Walterville: ORE126 atWalterville · 24.5 mi SOn Windy
Walterville: OREW126 atWalterville · 24.5 mi SOn Windy
Albany: I-5 at US20 MP 233.2Albany · 24.5 mi NWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Foster

Where is Foster, OR?

Foster is an unincorporated community in Linn County, Oregon, 1.5 miles W of Sweet Home.

What county is Foster in?

Foster is in Linn County, Oregon.

What is the ZIP code of Foster, OR?

The ZIP code for Foster is 97386.

What is the nearest town to Foster?

Sweet Home, 1.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Foster?

Yes. The closest is Sodaville › East: Foster Lake Resevoir, 0.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Foster?

August, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Foster?

January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).

How much does it rain in Foster?

About 54.5 inches (1,383 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Foster?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Foster?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Foster have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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