Umeå news

Read the latest local news from Umeå.
Measles cases rise to 10

Measles cases rise to 10 after Urkult festival, mostly children under 18

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

Current Weather in Umeå

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

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

One person dies in accident

One person dies in accident outside Umeå

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

Edvin Törnblom's show Evigt Edvin

Edvin Törnblom's show Evigt Edvin extended to tour 15 Swedish cities this fall

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