Umeå news

Read the latest local news from Umeå.
Three-Hour Voting Queue in Umeå

Three-Hour Voting Queue in Umeå Forces Polling Station to Stay Open Late

Preschool children in Umeå offered

Preschool children in Umeå offered measles antibodies after confirmed infection

Measles case reported at preschool

Measles case reported at preschool in Umeå, contact tracing underway

Former youth leader in Umeå

Former youth leader in Umeå sentenced to two years for filming children secretly

Current Weather in Umeå

Stay updated with real-time weather information for Umeå. Data provided by SMHI (Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute).

Train traffic halted on Bothnia

Train traffic halted on Bothnia Line after embankment washed away in Kramfors

Severe sperm donor shortage across

Severe sperm donor shortage across Sweden, waiting times grow long

Interest in Homer’s Odyssey surges

Interest in Homer’s Odyssey surges after Nolan film, with English editions in highest demand

Left Party wants 250 million

Left Party wants 250 million SEK a year to restart night trains to Norrland

Cried and called dad: How

Cried and called dad: How the 764 internet cult grew into a violent network

Yasin performs at Norway’s Slottsfjell

Yasin performs at Norway’s Slottsfjell Festival after Sweden shows were cancelled

One person dies in accident

One person dies in accident outside Umeå

New hip implant cuts dislocation

New hip implant cuts dislocation risk by 70%, Swedish-British study finds

Weather & Climate

Umeå experiences typical Swedish weather patterns with distinct seasons. The city enjoys long summer days and cozy winter evenings, making it a great place to visit year-round.

Spring
Mild temperatures, blooming nature
Summer
Pleasant warmth, extended daylight
Autumn
Colorful foliage, cooling temps
Winter
Snow-covered, cozy atmosphere