Umeå news

Read the latest local news from Umeå.
Balsam Karam receives this year's

Balsam Karam receives this year's Sara Lidman Prize

The winner's Olympic greeting: Defend

The winner's Olympic greeting: Defend the blue and yellow colors

Contagion was an electrical fault,

Contagion was an electrical fault, Grand Slam 75 competitions moved back to Umåker

Snow and wind paralyzed Västernorrland,

Snow and wind paralyzed Västernorrland, schools closed and public transport cancelled

Current Weather in Umeå

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

Expanding warning for ice slips

Expanding warning for ice slips – now in several counties

Reindeer was run over and

Reindeer was run over and its throat cut – man charged

Comeback for Wolff and Uusma

Comeback for Wolff and Uusma at the August Gala

The story of Refused becomes

The story of Refused becomes a film

Sweden's best tap water is

Sweden's best tap water is found here

Refused members continue – in

Refused members continue – in a new band

They will lead SVT's response

They will lead SVT's response to "After Five"

Four-year-old died of overdose –

Four-year-old died of overdose – father stays away

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