Umeå news

Read the latest local news from Umeå.
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

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

Current Weather in Umeå

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

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

LKAB receives environmental permit to

LKAB receives environmental permit to continue and expand operations at Malmberget in Gällivare

Four anonymous witnesses under the

Four anonymous witnesses under the new law seen as a good outcome

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

Identified as a cult leader,

Identified as a cult leader, suspected of urging others to commit suicide

André Myhrer and Anja Pärson

André Myhrer and Anja Pärson won Champions of Champions on SVT

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