South Portland
is part of the Portland metro area and is the fourth largest city in the state of Maine. Located in the southern mid-coast region, South Portland has culture, urban life, history and architecture and a beautiful coastline. You can explore the islands of Casco Bay, or one of the five historic lighthouses located within a ten-mile radius of South Portland. Swimming, boating, sailing, fishing, sea kayaking, beachcombing, and other beach activities are all possible in and around the city. And, the lovely, tree-lined Greenbelt Parkway in South Portland has miles of beautifully maintained trails for hiking and biking. Visit nearby Scarborough, one of the oldest settlements in Maine, and Cape Elizabeth, home of the Two Lights lighthouse. The city of Portland is just five minutes away with its museums and fine restaurants, and Old Port area full of unique shops, boutiques and art galleries. South Portland is home to the annual “Art Show in the Park,” which usually takes place in August in Mill Creek Park, and features original art and photography from up to 175 artists. This fun family event also has lots of food, face painting for children, music performed in the park gazebo, and a special “Kids in the Park” area where children can make their own artistic creations.
Surrounding areas: Portland, Maine (2.3 mi), Scarborough, Maine (4.1 mi), Peaks Island, Maine (4.4 mi), Great Diamond Island, Maine (5.0 mi), Higgins Beach, Maine (5.0 mi), Cape Elizabeth, Maine (5.9 mi), Long Island, Maine (6.5 mi)
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South Portland Vacation Rentals
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South Portland Weather & Climate
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The Portland area, along the southern seacoast, has very pleasant summers and falls, cold winters and changeable springs. Very few summer nights are too warm and humid for comfortable sleeping. Autumn has the greatest number of sunny days and the least cloudiness. Winters can often extend into normal springtime. Heavy seasonal snowfalls of over 100 inches occur about every 10 years. True blizzards are area in Maine. Although cold, temperatures in this part of Maine are generally not as frigid as further north in the state. Cold waves sometimes are accompanied by strong winds, but extremely cold temperatures are usually accompanied by light winds. Fog along the coast is sometimes a factor in the weather during the summer months of June, July and August.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
30°F |
12°F |
4.09 in. |
34°F |
| February |
34°F |
15°F |
3.14 in. |
33°F |
| March |
42°F |
25°F |
4.14 in. |
37°F |
| April |
52°F |
34°F |
4.26 in. |
40°F |
| May |
63°F |
44°F |
3.82 in. |
49°F |
| June |
72°F |
52°F |
3.28 in. |
56°F |
| July |
78°F |
58°F |
3.32 in. |
61°F |
| August |
77°F |
57°F |
3.05 in. |
62°F |
| September |
68°F |
48°F |
3.37 in. |
59°F |
| October |
57°F |
37°F |
4.40 in. |
52°F |
| November |
47°F |
29°F |
4.72 in. |
47°F |
| December |
36°F |
18°F |
4.24 in. |
39°F |
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South Portland Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Portland International Jetport airport (PWM) located about 2 miles northwest of South Portland in Portland, Maine, the Sanford Regional airport (SFM) located approximately 27 miles southwest of South Portland in Sanford, Maine, the Pease International Tradeport airport (PSM) located roughly 47 miles southwest of South Portland in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, the Concord Municipal airport (CON) located around 68 miles west of South Portland in Concord, New Hampshire, and finally the Manchester airport (MHT) located about 75 miles southwest of South Portland in Manchester, New Hampshire.
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South Portland Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Palace Playland | Old Orchard Beach | ME | 9.5 mi. | | | Funtown Splashtown U.S.A. | Saco | ME | 12.4 mi. | | | York's Wild Kingdom | York Beach | ME | 36.0 mi. | | | Story Land | Glen | NH | 56.2 mi. | | | Pirate's Fun Park | Salisbury | MA | 61.7 mi. | | | Canobie Lake Park | Salem | NH | 74.8 mi. | | | Jeepers | Methuen | MA | 77.9 mi. | | | Santa's Village | Jefferson | NH | 80.9 mi. | | | Six Gun City | Jefferson | NH | 80.9 mi. | | | Funworld Game Center | Nashua | NH | 85.0 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Aquaboggan Water Slide | Saco | ME | 12.4 mi. | | | Water Country | Portsmouth | NH | 45.9 mi. | | | Odyssey Water Park | Trenton | ME | 109.8 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Sable Oaks Golf Club | South Portland | ME | | | | Riverside Municipal Golf Club | Portland | ME | 2.3 mi. | | | Pleasant Hill Country Club | Scarborough | ME | 3.4 mi. | | | Nonesuch River Golf Club | Scarborough | ME | 4.1 mi. | | | Willowdale Golf Club | Scarborough | ME | 4.1 mi. | | | Twin Falls Golf Club | Westbrook | ME | 4.8 mi. | | | Rivermeadow Golf Club | Westbrook | ME | 5.5 mi. | | | Gorham Country Club | Gorham | ME | 7.1 mi. | | | Westerly Winds Golf Course | Westbrook | ME | 7.7 mi. | | | Val Halla Golf & Recreation Center | Cumberland Center | ME | 11.0 mi. | | | Great Chebeague Golf Club | Chebeague Island | ME | 11.7 mi. | | | Biddeford Saco Country Club | Saco | ME | 12.4 mi. | | | Freeport Country Club | Freeport | ME | 17.4 mi. | | | Spring Meadows Golf Course at Cole Farms | Gray | ME | 17.4 mi. | | | Frye Island Golf Course | Frye Island | ME | 18.6 mi. | | | Dutch Elm Golf Club | Arundel | ME | 20.0 mi. | | | Cape Arundel Golf Club | Kennebunkport | ME | 21.1 mi. | | | Webhannet Golf Club | Kennebunk | ME | 22.6 mi. | | | Brunswick Golf Club | Brunswick | ME | 24.8 mi. | | | Naples Golf & Country Club | Naples | ME | 28.5 mi. | | | Sanford Golf Club | Sanford | ME | 28.6 mi. | | | Apple Valley Golf Course | Lewiston | ME | 28.7 mi. | | | Summit Golf Course | Poland | ME | 29.4 mi. | | | Prospect Hill Golf Course | Auburn | ME | 29.8 mi. | | | Bath Country Club | Bath | ME | 30.0 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Shawnee Peak | Bridgton | ME | 36.6 mi. | | | Gunstock | Gilford | NH | 57.1 mi. | | | Mount Abram | Locke Mills | ME | 57.3 mi. | | | Wildcat Mountain | Jackson | NH | 57.5 mi. | | | Sunday River | Bethel | ME | 59.3 mi. | | | Waterville Valley | Waterville Valley | NH | 65.1 mi. | | | Black Mountain | Rumford | ME | 65.3 mi. | | | Highlands Mountain | Northfield | NH | 67.6 mi. | | | Camden Snowbowl | Camden | ME | 72.2 mi. | | | Loon Mountain | Lincoln | NH | 75.4 mi. | | | Bretton Woods | Twin Mountain | NH | 77.1 mi. | | | Ragged Mountain | Danbury | NH | 80.0 mi. | | | Pats Peak | Henniker | NH | 83.9 mi. | | | Cannon Mountain | Franconia | NH | 84.3 mi. | | | Sugarloaf USA | Kingfield | ME | 92.0 mi. | | | Mount Sunapee | Mount Sunapee | NH | 92.5 mi. | | | Nashoba Valley | Westford | MA | 93.6 mi. | | | Saddleback | Rangeley | ME | 94.1 mi. | | | Temple Mountain | Peterborough | NH | 99.7 mi. | | | Balsams Wilderness | Dixville Notch | NH | 99.9 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Crescent Beach State Park | | ME | 5.6 mi. | | | Two Lights State Park | | ME | 6.1 mi. | | | Scarborough Beach State Park | | ME | 6.5 mi. | | | Ferry Beach State Park | | ME | 6.8 mi. | | | Wolfes Neck Woods State Park | | ME | 15.4 mi. | | | Bradbury Mountain State Park | | ME | 19.1 mi. | | | Sebago Lake State Park | | ME | 25.2 mi. | | | Popham Beach State Park | | ME | 26.2 mi. | | | Range Ponds State Park | | ME | 28.7 mi. | | | Reid State Park | | ME | 29.7 mi. | | | Fort Edgecomb State Park | | ME | 39.8 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Portland Harbor Museum | South Portland | ME | | (History) | | | Maine Memory Network | Portland | ME | 2.2 mi. | (History) | | Portland Museum of Art | Portland | ME | 2.2 mi. | (Art) | | Center For Maine History Museum Gallery at the Maine Historical Society | Portland | ME | 2.2 mi. | (History) | | Seashore Trolley Museum | Kennebunkport | ME | 21.3 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Counting House Museum | South Berwick | ME | 38.5 mi. | (History) | | Wright Museum | Wolfeboro | NH | 46.9 mi. | (Miscellaneous) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| New England Aquarium | Boston | MA | 96.7 mi. | | | Franklin Park Zoo | Boston | MA | 96.7 mi. | |
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