Augusta
has been the state capital of Maine since 1827, when it was chosen just six years after the state was admitted to the Union. The lovely Capitol building serves as the centerpiece for this busy town that is the center for the business, government and commerce of the state. Augusta is located northeast of Portland, between Brunswick and Waterville along the banks of the Kennebec River and near Cobbosseecontee Lake. It is small by comparison to many other state Capitals, with a population of only around 20,000. Yet Augusta remains a world-class city with a wide variety of attractions and services to offer visitors. The city of Augusta has beautiful natural scenery, historical and cultural sites and recreational opportunities along the beautiful Kennebec River and in nearby state parks. Damariscotta Lake State Park is just a short drive and is one of midcoast Maine’s most popular day use parks with swimming, boating, fishing, hiking and picnicking. Just twelve miles from the state capital is Peacock Beach State Park, which offers a very nice beach and swimming area that is staffed with lifeguards in the summer months. Other Augusta attractions include tours of Blaine House, which is the Governor’s Mansion and the Lovejoy Bridge in nearby Andover, Maine’s shortest covered bridge at just over 70 feet.
Surrounding areas: Lake Cobbossee, Maine (4.6 mi), Sidney, Maine (6.4 mi), Windsor, Maine (9.2 mi), Winthrop, Maine (10.6 mi), South China, Maine (10.8 mi), China Lake, Maine (11.8 mi), Somerville, Maine (13.7 mi)
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Augusta Vacation Rentals
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Augusta 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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Augusta Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Augusta State airport (AUG) located about 1 mile west of Augusta, the Waterville Robert Lafleur airport (WVL) located approximately 15 miles northeast of Augusta in Waterville, Maine, the Auburn Lewiston Municipal airport (LEW) located roughly 31 miles southwest of Augusta in Auburn / Lewiston, Maine, the Knox County Regional airport (RKD) located around 37 miles southeast of Augusta in Rockland, Maine, the Portland International Jetport airport (PWM) located about 54 miles southwest of Augusta in Portland, Maine, the Bangor International airport (BGR) located approximately 57 miles northeast of Augusta in Bangor, Maine, the Hancock County Bar Harbor airport (BHB) located roughly 69 miles east of Augusta in Bar Harbor, Maine, and finally the Berlin Municipal airport (BML) located around 71 miles east of Augusta in Berlin, New Hampshire.
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Augusta Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Palace Playland | Old Orchard Beach | ME | 63.6 mi. | | | Funtown Splashtown U.S.A. | Saco | ME | 66.2 mi. | | | Story Land | Glen | NH | 71.8 mi. | | | Santa's Village | Jefferson | NH | 84.8 mi. | | | Six Gun City | Jefferson | NH | 84.8 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Aquaboggan Water Slide | Saco | ME | 66.2 mi. | | | Odyssey Water Park | Trenton | ME | 69.4 mi. | | | Water Country | Portsmouth | NH | 99.9 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Western View Golf Club | Augusta | ME | | | | Kennebec Heights Country Club | Farmingdale | ME | 5.8 mi. | | | Natanis Golf Course | Vassalboro | ME | 9.9 mi. | | | Belgrade Lakes Golf Club | Belgrade Lakes | ME | 13.9 mi. | | | Meadows Golf Club | Litchfield | ME | 14.6 mi. | | | Cobbossee Colony Golf | Monmouth | ME | 14.8 mi. | | | Waterville Country Club | Oakland | ME | 15.1 mi. | | | Pine Ridge Municipal Golf Center | Waterville | ME | 17.0 mi. | | | Springbrook Golf Club | Leeds | ME | 17.6 mi. | | | Turner Highlands Country Club | Turner | ME | 24.5 mi. | | | Sandy River Golf Course | Farmington Falls | ME | 25.4 mi. | | | Bath Country Club | Bath | ME | 26.8 mi. | | | Apple Valley Golf Course | Lewiston | ME | 27.4 mi. | | | Wawenock Country Club | Walpole | ME | 27.9 mi. | | | Fox Ridge Golf Club | Auburn | ME | 28.1 mi. | | | Prospect Hill Golf Course | Auburn | ME | 29.3 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Camden Snowbowl | Camden | ME | 35.6 mi. | | | Black Mountain | Rumford | ME | 42.0 mi. | | | Mount Abram | Locke Mills | ME | 46.7 mi. | | | Sugarloaf USA | Kingfield | ME | 48.0 mi. | | | Shawnee Peak | Bridgton | ME | 50.6 mi. | | | Sunday River | Bethel | ME | 51.0 mi. | | | Saddleback | Rangeley | ME | 62.0 mi. | | | Wildcat Mountain | Jackson | NH | 71.3 mi. | | | Big Squaw | Greenville | ME | 79.0 mi. | | | Balsams Wilderness | Dixville Notch | NH | 84.8 mi. | | | Bretton Woods | Twin Mountain | NH | 87.9 mi. | | | Waterville Valley | Waterville Valley | NH | 89.9 mi. | | | Loon Mountain | Lincoln | NH | 96.4 mi. | | | Gunstock | Gilford | NH | 97.8 mi. | | | Cannon Mountain | Franconia | NH | 98.4 mi. | | | Highlands Mountain | Northfield | NH | 110.0 mi. | | | Ragged Mountain | Danbury | NH | 118.2 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Tacoma Lakes State Park | | ME | 11.3 mi. | | | Peacock Beach State Park | | ME | 12.7 mi. | | | Damariscotta Lake State Park | | ME | 18.1 mi. | | | Lake Saint George State Park | | ME | 21.2 mi. | | | Fort Edgecomb State Park | | ME | 23.8 mi. | | | Bradbury Mountain State Park | | ME | 35.8 mi. | | | Range Ponds State Park | | ME | 35.8 mi. | | | Camden Hills State Park | | ME | 36.5 mi. | | | Reid State Park | | ME | 37.0 mi. | | | Wolfes Neck Woods State Park | | ME | 39.0 mi. | | | Owls Head State Park | | ME | 39.4 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| L.C. Bates Museum | Hinckley | ME | 25.9 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Farnsworth Art Museum | Rockland | ME | 35.9 mi. | (Art) | | Maine Memory Network | Portland | ME | 51.9 mi. | (History) | | Portland Museum of Art | Portland | ME | 51.9 mi. | (Art) | | Center For Maine History Museum Gallery at the Maine Historical Society | Portland | ME | 51.9 mi. | (History) | | Portland Harbor Museum | South Portland | ME | 52.8 mi. | (History) |
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