Umeå news

Read the latest local news from Umeå.
Sebastian Barry writes about the

Sebastian Barry writes about the Catholic Church's dark legacy

Ellika Lagerlöf receives Katapult Prize

Ellika Lagerlöf receives Katapult Prize for best fiction debut with short-story collection The Last Castrate

Dalen men sentenced for controlling

Dalen men sentenced for controlling drug trade in Umeå

Kikki Danielsson discharged, continues farewell

Kikki Danielsson discharged, continues farewell tour

Current Weather in Umeå

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

Oliver Solberg second in the

Oliver Solberg second in the World Championship after running into a ditch

Suspected attempted murder in Umeå

Suspected attempted murder in Umeå - two arrested

Sundling: I get pissed off

Sundling: I get pissed off when I think about it ahead of Olympic skiathlon

New report: State cultural funding

New report: State cultural funding is decreasing

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

Man seriously injured, trapped under

Man seriously injured, trapped under camper

Swedish junior team bringing in

Swedish junior team bringing in a psychologist after social media hate: "Catastrophic"

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