Vinalhaven
in Knox County of Maine, United States

Noteable things around
  • Goose River Golf Club (Golf course, 17 mi)
  • Castine Golf Club (Golf course, 24 mi)
  • Journeys End Marina (marina, (14 mi)
  • Knight Marina (marina, (14 mi)
  • Rockland Landings Marina (marina, (14 mi)
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
44.048 and -68.832 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 44° 2' 53" and W -68° 49' 54"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:37 AM (Monday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:17 am and 7:45 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.833 and 116.033 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Windy Harbour
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-05-06 08:04:52

Discover Vinalhaven

Vinalhaven in Knox County (Maine) with it's 1,284 citizens is a place in United States about 554 mi (or 891 km) north-east of Washington DC, the country's capital city.

Current time in Vinalhaven is now 08:37 AM (Monday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports near Vinalhaven, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport in a distance of 36 mi (or 58 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. We encountered 3 points of interest in the vicinity of this place.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Rockland, Belfast, Ellsworth, Bangor and Wiscasset. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 52 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 47 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 93%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Monday, 6th of May 2024

16°C (62 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

8°C (46 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 8th of May 2024

10°C (50 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Mark Island Lighthouse & Foghorn Near Stonington, Maine

Published: August 27, 2009
Length: 11:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Bob Hepburn

Eastern Penobscot Bay southwest of Stonington, Maine (on the southern tip of Deer Isle).


Lobster Boat

Published: July 08, 2012
Length: 20:47 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: David Jarrett

View from the home we rent in Stonington Maine. The Lobster boasts go by all day ; sometimes pulling traps some times just cruising by. A lovely sight.


Olmsted House on western shore of Deer Isle

Published: August 27, 2009
Length: 22:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bob Hepburn

This is the house that was featured in the films, "Finding Home" and "The Man without a Face."


Vinalhaven Balloons.mov

Published: October 01, 2011
Length: 15:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: NathanielLieb

These are some tissue paper hot air balloons I made and launched at the Sparrow Farm in Vinalhaven Maine this summer, at William Rockwell and Holly Block's party. David Adler largely designed...


Carvers Harbor from Vinalhaven Ferry, Maine

Published: August 20, 2013
Length: 33:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Chris Sanfino


Vinalhaven mill

Published: August 30, 2008
Length: 40:24 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: jballoffet

remnants of two cisterns fashionned of granite block used to harness the tides at a 19th century mill on the island of Vinalhaven, Maine.


Exploring Earth System Science on Hurricane Island

Published: November 21, 2014
Length: 46:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Hurricane Island Foundation

In a cabin on windswept and rain-battered Hurricane Island in Penobscot Bay, 24 Bowdoin students clustered around a poster board covered with a winding trail of pink sticky notes – a timeline...


hang time

Published: August 14, 2011
Length: 50:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: NathanielLieb

As a child I flew up stairs 1:27:05 airtime 512 jumps.


1988 Ford Bronco

Published: May 08, 2009
Length: 02:27 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Johnny Davis Jr

This is when it had 4" lift and 33's now its got 6" lift w/ 36s!


Sailing in Maine is relaxing and beautiful.

Published: December 13, 2011
Length: 08:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: gammaheavychain

Spend time sailing in Maine, these kids are working on their technique watch and share in their summer fun. Tap this youthful active vibration and enfold it in your being. Hand your problems...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Vinalhaven, Maine

Vinalhaven is a town located in the Fox Islands in Knox County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,165 at the 2010 census. It is home to a thriving lobster fishery and hosts a summer colony. Since there is no bridge to the island, Vinalhaven is accessible from Rockland via an approximately hour-and-fifteen-minute ferry ride across West Penobscot Bay, or by air taxi from Knox County Regional Airport.

Located at 44.0481, -68.8317 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of Knox County, Maine, Towns in Knox County, Maine

Vinalhaven High School

Vinalhaven School is a kindergarten-through-twelfth-grade public school located at 22 Arcola Lane, Vinalhaven, an island located in mid-coast Maine, 75 miles east northeast of Portland. Vinalhaven School is divided into five teams: the K-2 Team, 3-5 Team, Middle School Team, High School Team and Discovery Team. The Discovery Team consists of the drama, music, art, physical education and technology departments.

Located at 44.0481, -68.8317 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Knox County, Maine, Public high schools in Maine, Public middle schools in Maine, Public elementary schools in Maine

Fox Islands Electric Cooperative

Fox Islands Electric Cooperative is a utility cooperative based in Vinalhaven, Maine. The cooperative provides electricity for the residents of Penobscot Bay islands North Haven and Vinalhaven. Vinalhaven is home to the Fox Islands Wind Project's three 1.5 MW turbines, which provide electricity for both islands and compose the largest community wind energy facility on the East Coast of the United States.

Located at 44.0505, -68.8417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Companies established in 1974, Wind power companies of the United States, Electric cooperatives

Lane's Island

Lane's Island is an island which is part of the town of Vinalhaven in Knox County, Maine. It is approximately 45 acres in size and connected by causeway to mainland Vinalhaven. About 2/3 of the island is protected by a nature preserve. It is named after Captain Timothy Lane, an early European settler of the island.

Located at 44.0381, -68.8336 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of Knox County, Maine, Protected areas of Knox County, Maine


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Vinal Haven, Vinalhaven, Виналхавэн