Umeå news

Read the latest local news from Umeå.
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Kiruna resident escaped Asptuna prison to be closer to Norrbotten, police say

Luleå women’s shelter boycotts Splash

Luleå women’s shelter boycotts Splash festival over Roc Boyz performance

Stockholm is the most expensive

Stockholm is the most expensive city for student housing, Umeå the cheapest

Two men linked to Dalen

Two men linked to Dalen network get reduced sentences in Umeå drug case

Current Weather in Umeå

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

Dungen announces new album Vidrig

Dungen announces new album Vidrig vår and fall tour

They compete in Paradise Hotel

They compete in Paradise Hotel

SJ continues to operate night

SJ continues to operate night trains to Upper Norrland until 2028

Two Christian independent schools in

Two Christian independent schools in Umeå closed by Swedish School Inspectorate

Teddybears throw off their masks

Teddybears throw off their masks and go on tour

New drug may slow down

New drug may slow down deadly pancreatic cancer

Woodpeckers delay bridge construction by

Woodpeckers delay bridge construction by a year

Search for a two-year-old continues

Search for a two-year-old continues overnight

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