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Foster, Australia

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,740 Population 47/sq mi density
128 ft Elevation 39 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$19,131 median income, 3.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$135,200 home value, $676/mo rent
Foster enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area37.3 sq mi (96.5 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates-38.6528°N, 146.2007°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 39 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 30 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 144 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 41 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 39 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 135 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 41 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 27 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 85 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 42 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 21 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 135 km
Apr 10, 2003 Bass Strait, Australia M3.9 68 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 44 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 112 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 22 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 85 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 93 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 28 km
Jul 5, 2011 6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia M3.3 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in Warmest
February 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
June 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
July 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in
August 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in Coldest
September 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
December 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in

Foster has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 48°F in August to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (1.9").

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