Umeå
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Umeå month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Umeå are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 18–21°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 21°C), January the coldest (average low -9°C), and August the wettest (about 102 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2.9 | -9.0 | 65 | 1.5 |
| February | -1.9 | -8.1 | 50 | 3.5 |
| March | 1.6 | -5.6 | 41 | 7.2 |
| April | 6.1 | -2.4 | 35 | 10.1 |
| May | 12.4 | 3.2 | 43 | 13.2 |
| June | 18.0 | 9.3 | 59 | 14.3 |
| July | 20.5 | 12.4 | 90 | 14.0 |
| August | 18.4 | 11.3 | 102 | 11.2 |
| September | 14.0 | 7.7 | 87 | 7.5 |
| October | 7.2 | 1.9 | 93 | 4.5 |
| November | 1.6 | -3.1 | 76 | 2.0 |
| December | -0.8 | -6.4 | 79 | 0.9 |
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Research updated Thursday, October 29, 2026Past and future events in Umeå
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Previously
- Documented history · 1622
In 1622, Gustavus Adolphus re-established the town.
- Documented history · 1638
By 1638, it had about 40 houses.
- Documented history · 1714
It suffered from Russian attacks in 1714 and in 1720, when it was burnt to the ground during the Russian Pillage of 1719–21.
- Documented history · 1809
At the close of the Finnish War in 1809, a Russian army under Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly captured Umeå and occupied it from June to August.
- Re-establishment of Umeå
In 1622, Gustavus Adolphus re-established the town.
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01 · OverviewUmeå, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Umeå took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Umeå
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Umeå
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Umeå
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Umeå
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Umeå
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Umeå
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01 · Q&AWhere is Umeå located and what are its coordinates?
Umeå is situated in Sweden at geographic coordinates 63.8284, 20.2597, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Umeå?
Umeå has a recorded population of approximately 130,224 and observes the Europe/Stockholm time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Umeå?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Umeå include SV-SE, SE, SMA, FI-SE, with SEK used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Umeå?
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