Winthrop
is a beautiful New England town located just five miles west of Augusta and centrally located 1 ˝ hours from the ocean, the mountains and the city of Portland. Ten lakes and ponds can be found in the Winthrop area and I-95 makes it a convenient place to get away from it all – anytime of the year (although the population of the town does nearly double in the summertime.) Maranacook Lake in Winthrop has a recently renovated lakefront and is excellent for swimming, fishing and boating. The lake’s sandy beach is perfect for children who can also venture out quite a distance in the lake before it gets too deep. The community of Winthrop holds several special events throughout the year, such as the annual Winthrop Sidewalk Art Show. For over 17 years, area artists take place in this coveted show and sale that draws several thousand people each year. An annual Holiday Parade is held in early December and boasts parade entrants from all over the state. In addition to the parade, Santa visits the village and an arts and crafts fair is also held at various locations around town. Winthrop is an easy day trip to the ocean and Popham Beach and Reid State Park, or to the mountains and the Sunday River Area and the Sugarloaf ski area. For nightlife, Augusta and the Lewiston/Auburn area is just a twenty-minute drive away.
Surrounding areas: Wayne, Maine (5.6 mi), Lake Cobbossee, Maine (6.1 mi), Monmouth, Maine (6.3 mi), Litchfield, Maine (9.8 mi), Augusta, Maine (10.6 mi), Greene, Maine (11.4 mi), Mount Vernon, Maine (13.6 mi)
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Winthrop Vacation Rentals
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Winthrop Weather & Climate
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The south-central portion of Maine, just north of Augusta, has four delightful seasons with spectacular foliage in the autumn months. The overall climate is moderate with summer daytime temperatures in the 70s and low 80s, and cool nights. Winters are cold but usually not frigid. Spring and autumn are mild during the day, with crisp, cool nights. The really cold weather begins arriving around the end of November with January and February generally having the lowest temperatures. Below zero temperatures are possible, but not the norm. Accumulating snow is a possibility into March and early April, but the warmer days of spring generally means it melts fast. Rain can occur anytime of the year.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
28°F |
10°F |
3.26 in. |
34°F |
| February |
32°F |
13°F |
2.55 in. |
33°F |
| March |
41°F |
23°F |
3.64 in. |
37°F |
| April |
53°F |
34°F |
3.78 in. |
40°F |
| May |
66°F |
44°F |
3.90 in. |
49°F |
| June |
74°F |
53°F |
3.58 in. |
56°F |
| July |
80°F |
59°F |
3.43 in. |
60°F |
| August |
79°F |
58°F |
3.25 in. |
62°F |
| September |
70°F |
49°F |
3.60 in. |
59°F |
| October |
58°F |
39°F |
4.04 in. |
52°F |
| November |
46°F |
30°F |
3.81 in. |
47°F |
| December |
34°F |
17°F |
3.50 in. |
39°F |
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Winthrop Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Waterville Robert Lafleur airport (WVL) located about 21 miles northeast of Winthrop in Waterville, Maine, the Portland International Jetport airport (PWM) located approximately 48 miles southwest of Winthrop in Portland, Maine, the Bangor International airport (BGR) located roughly 66 miles northeast of Winthrop in Bangor, Maine, and finally the Sanford Regional airport (SFM) located around 72 miles southwest of Winthrop in Sanford, Maine.
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Winthrop Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Palace Playland | Old Orchard Beach | ME | 58.0 mi. | | | Funtown Splashtown U.S.A. | Saco | ME | 60.3 mi. | | | Story Land | Glen | NH | 61.3 mi. | | | Santa's Village | Jefferson | NH | 74.5 mi. | | | Six Gun City | Jefferson | NH | 74.5 mi. | | | York's Wild Kingdom | York Beach | ME | 84.5 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Aquaboggan Water Slide | Saco | ME | 60.3 mi. | | | Odyssey Water Park | Trenton | ME | 80.0 mi. | | | Water Country | Portsmouth | NH | 93.9 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Cobbossee Colony Golf | Monmouth | ME | 6.3 mi. | | | Springbrook Golf Club | Leeds | ME | 7.1 mi. | | | Meadows Golf Club | Litchfield | ME | 9.8 mi. | | | Western View Golf Club | Augusta | ME | 10.6 mi. | | | Kennebec Heights Country Club | Farmingdale | ME | 11.2 mi. | | | Turner Highlands Country Club | Turner | ME | 14.0 mi. | | | Belgrade Lakes Golf Club | Belgrade Lakes | ME | 15.3 mi. | | | Natanis Golf Course | Vassalboro | ME | 18.2 mi. | | | Fox Ridge Golf Club | Auburn | ME | 19.4 mi. | | | Apple Valley Golf Course | Lewiston | ME | 20.4 mi. | | | Waterville Country Club | Oakland | ME | 20.6 mi. | | | Prospect Hill Golf Course | Auburn | ME | 21.0 mi. | | | Sandy River Golf Course | Farmington Falls | ME | 22.3 mi. | | | Pine Ridge Municipal Golf Center | Waterville | ME | 24.1 mi. | | | Bath Country Club | Bath | ME | 25.9 mi. | | | Paris Hill Country Club | Paris | ME | 26.2 mi. | | | Brunswick Golf Club | Brunswick | ME | 27.3 mi. | | | Fairlawn Golf Club | Poland | ME | 27.4 mi. | | | Summit Golf Course | Poland | ME | 27.9 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Black Mountain | Rumford | ME | 33.2 mi. | | | Mount Abram | Locke Mills | ME | 36.5 mi. | | | Shawnee Peak | Bridgton | ME | 40.4 mi. | | | Sunday River | Bethel | ME | 40.8 mi. | | | Camden Snowbowl | Camden | ME | 45.7 mi. | | | Sugarloaf USA | Kingfield | ME | 46.1 mi. | | | Saddleback | Rangeley | ME | 56.3 mi. | | | Wildcat Mountain | Jackson | NH | 60.7 mi. | | | Balsams Wilderness | Dixville Notch | NH | 76.3 mi. | | | Bretton Woods | Twin Mountain | NH | 77.4 mi. | | | Waterville Valley | Waterville Valley | NH | 79.5 mi. | | | Big Squaw | Greenville | ME | 82.1 mi. | | | Loon Mountain | Lincoln | NH | 85.9 mi. | | | Cannon Mountain | Franconia | NH | 87.9 mi. | | | Gunstock | Gilford | NH | 88.4 mi. | | | Highlands Mountain | Northfield | NH | 100.6 mi. | | | Ragged Mountain | Danbury | NH | 108.3 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Tacoma Lakes State Park | | ME | 7.0 mi. | | | Peacock Beach State Park | | ME | 12.4 mi. | | | Range Ponds State Park | | ME | 26.7 mi. | | | Fort Edgecomb State Park | | ME | 27.2 mi. | | | Damariscotta Lake State Park | | ME | 27.3 mi. | | | Bradbury Mountain State Park | | ME | 29.8 mi. | | | Lake Saint George State Park | | ME | 31.7 mi. | | | Wolfes Neck Woods State Park | | ME | 34.7 mi. | | | Mount Blue State Park | | ME | 35.5 mi. | | | Reid State Park | | ME | 37.9 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| L.C. Bates Museum | Hinckley | ME | 31.3 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Farnsworth Art Museum | Rockland | ME | 45.2 mi. | (Art) | | Maine Memory Network | Portland | ME | 46.6 mi. | (History) | | Portland Museum of Art | Portland | ME | 46.6 mi. | (Art) | | Center For Maine History Museum Gallery at the Maine Historical Society | Portland | ME | 46.6 mi. | (History) | | Portland Harbor Museum | South Portland | ME | 47.7 mi. | (History) |
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