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York County

Province · Maine, 🇺🇸 United States
Population 211,972
Area 2,649 km²
Time zone America/New_York
Official website www.yorkcountyme.gov
York County

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York County Essentials

York County encompasses Maine's southern coastline, featuring historic maritime sites and prominent seaside resorts. The region is home to the 1879 Cape Neddick "Nubble" Lighthouse and the colonial heritage of Kennebunkport. Cultural landmarks include the Ogunquit Museum of American Art and Strawbery Banke’s living history museum. Recreational highlights range from the three-mile sandy expanse of Ogunquit Beach to the historic amusement parks at Old Orchard Beach. Kittery provides military history at Fort McClary and the USS Albacore research submarine.

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Historic Religious Sites

This collection highlights the diverse spiritual heritage of the Maine and New Hampshire seacoast, ranging from 18th-century colonial meetinghouses to early 20th-century immigrant parishes. Notable sites include Portsmouth’s South Parish, a granite Greek Revival landmark, and Biddeford’s First Parish Meetinghouse, dating to 1759. The list also features the Franciscan St. Anthony's Monastery with its riverside grounds and Temple Israel, the first Jewish congregation in the region. These buildings showcase architectural styles from federal-period wood frames to imposing stone structures reflecting the area's social and religious evolution.

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Historic Sites & Heritage

This collection explores the maritime and colonial history of the Maine and New Hampshire coastlines. It features several iconic 19th-century lighthouses, including the Cape Neddick 'Nubble' Light and the active Wood Island Light Station. The list also highlights unique naval engineering with the USS Albacore research submarine and colonial-era landmarks like the Old York Gaol and the 17th-century Jackson House. From historic warehouses to the wooden Grist Mill Bridge, these sites illustrate the region’s architectural and seafaring evolution.

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Coastal Nature & Lighthouses

This collection highlights the maritime heritage and natural landscapes of the southern Maine and New Hampshire coastline. It features historic 19th-century beacons like the iconic Cape Neddick 'Nubble' Light and Portsmouth Harbor Light. Visitors can explore defensive military history at Fort McClary and Fort Foster Park, or visit the expansive sandy shores of Ogunquit and Old Orchard Beach. The list also includes the rugged granite formations at Blowing Cave Park and the historic commercial center of Dock Square in Kennebunkport.

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York County — Map

York County — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: June, September

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • -1° (feels like -6°) · extremes -19°–7°
  • -8° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 0° (feels like -5°) · extremes -17°–8°
  • -8° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 5° (feels like 0°) · extremes -13°–13°
  • -3° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 11° (feels like 8°) · extremes -3°–19°
  • 2° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good
  • 17° (feels like 15°) · extremes 3°–25°
  • 8° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 22° · extremes 8°–28°
  • 13° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 25° (feels like 26°) · extremes 13°–30°
  • 17° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Good
  • 25° (feels like 26°) · extremes 12°–31°
  • 16° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 22° (feels like 21°) · extremes 7°–28°
  • 13° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Good
  • 15° (feels like 13°) · extremes 0°–23°
  • 7° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 5°) · extremes -5°–16°
  • 1° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 2° (feels like -2°) · extremes -12°–10°
  • -4° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
US Dollar USD $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
911 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity
Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz
Languages
English
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+1
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Tours & Activities

Cape Neddick "Nubble" Lighthouse
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Ogunquit Beach
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Kennebunkport

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