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Umeå, Sweden
Västerbotten · Sweden
Umeå is a large city in Västerbotten, Sweden with a population of 130,224. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
BClimate
| Population | 130,224 |
| Population Density | 93 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 63.8284°, 20.2597° |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
| Country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| State / Province | Västerbotten |
| Average Temperature | 38°F (3°C) |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.6 inches (624 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.7 inches (27 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $56,808 |
About Umeå
Umeå is a large city in Sweden (Västerbotten) with a population of 130,224. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.
Income: Umeå vs Sweden
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Income
| Median HH Income | $56,808 |
| 24% below Sweden avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 219 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 122 |
| Healthcare | 16 |
| Retail | 20 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Umeå
Umeå has an average annual temperature of 5.1°C (41°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.6°C), the coldest is Feb (-5.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 592 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 37.7°F |
| 30% below Sweden avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 1,402.3 sq mi (3,632.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 93/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.8284°N, 20.2597°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in |
Umeå has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 19°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.3").
Colleges & Universities in Umeå
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Konstnärligt campus | University | - | , |
| Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences | University | - | , |
| Umeå universitet | University | - | , |
Schools in Umeå
32 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grisbackaskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Folkuniversitetet | - | - | - | - |
| Förskolan Glaciären | - | - | - | - |
| Språkskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Minerva gymnasium | - | - | - | - |
| Dragonskolans Teknikcenter | - | - | - | - |
| Böleängsskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Sofiehemsskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Björkenskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Mariebergsskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Maja Beskow | - | - | - | - |
| Hedlundaskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Östermalmsskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Östtegs skola | - | - | - | - |
| Minervaskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Hagaskolan | - | - | - | - |
| NTI-gymnasiet | - | - | - | - |
| Dragonskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Mariehemsskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Bräntbergsskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Tegs Centralskola | - | - | - | - |
| Midgårdsskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Berghemsskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Internationella engelska skolan | - | - | - | - |
| Yrkesgymnasiet | - | - | - | - |
| Primaskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Sandalidens skola | - | - | - | - |
| Rödängs skola | - | - | - | - |
| Prolympia | - | - | - | - |
| Mariaskolan | - | - | - | - |
| Thoren Business School | - | - | - | - |
| Forslundagymnasiet | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Umeå
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| P4 Västerbotten | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Pop & Rock | local radio | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Umeå
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bildmuseet | ||||
| Curiosum | ||||
| Den förhistoriska världen | ||||
| Fiske- & sjöfarts-museet | ||||
| Guitars | ||||
| Kvinnohistoriskt museum | ||||
| Regementsmuseet | ||||
| Sågverksmuseet | ||||
| Sågverksmuseum på Västerbacken | ||||
| Umeå Energicentrum | ||||
| Umeå MC-museum | ||||
| Västerbottens museum | ||||
| Vinylmuseum |
Libraries in Umeå
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ålidhemsbiblioteket | 0.0 | |||||
| Ersbodabiblioteket | 0.0 | |||||
| Grubbebiblioteket | 0.0 | |||||
| Holmsunds bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Mariehemsbiblioteket | 0.0 | |||||
| Medicinska biblioteket | 0.0 | |||||
| Skogsbiblioteket | 0.0 | |||||
| Tegsbiblioteket | 0.0 | |||||
| Umeå stadsbibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Umeå universitetsbibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Umedalens bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Universitetsbiblioteket konstnärligt campus | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Umeå
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revolt |
Hotels in Umeå
17 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Umeå
110 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Umeå
35 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Umeå
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Umeå
3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Umeå
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Umeå
7 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Umeå
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Umeå
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Umeå
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Umeå
16 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Umeå
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Umeå
6 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Umeå
14 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Umeå
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beer Studio |
Stadiums & Teams in Umeå
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Umeå
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bräntbergets pulkabacke | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Umeå
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Umeå Airport | UME | Large Airport |
Post Offices in Umeå
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Axtorpet | |
| DHL | |
| Posten Alvik | |
| PostNord | |
| PostNord |
Treatment Centers in Umeå
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Barn- och ungdomshabilitering |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Umeå
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ålidhemskyrkan | |
| Ålidhemskyrkan | |
| Betelkyrkan | |
| Christ Church | |
| Church of Hope | |
| Grisbackakyrkan | |
| Hedlundakyrkan | |
| Helena Elisabeths kyrka | |
| Heliga korsets kapell | |
| Katolska kyrkan Umeå | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Korskyrkan | |
| Lutherska kapellet | |
| Mariakyrkan | |
| Mariehemskyrkan | |
| Pingstkyrkan | |
| Sjundedags adventistsamfundet | |
| Tegs kyrka | |
| Umeå stads kyrka | |
| Vasakyrkan |
Quick Facts
Around Umeå
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Umeå
88 places within 15 km
- • Boplatsgrop
- • Brytningsyta
- • Brytningsyta
- • Brytningsyta
- • En vikingatida gravplats
- + 2 more
- • Dalesands badplats
- • Fäbosand havsbad
- • Nyvik
- • Revet havsbad
- • Anna-Lotta-kammaren
- • Jättstugan
- • Galleri OSs
- • lilla galleriet
- • Åkersberget
- • Andersberget
- • Båtsvikberget
- • Blankåkersberget
- • Bockkläppen
- + 65 more
- • Djäknebölsklinten
- • Klabbölebänken
- • Norrfors Laxtrappa
🇸🇪 About Sweden
Public Holidays in Sweden
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Umeå
What is the population of Umeå?
Umeå has a population of 130,224 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 93 people per square mile, spread across 1,402.3 square miles.
Is Umeå expensive to live in?
The median household income is $56,808, 24% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Umeå?
Umeå has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.6 inches, with 10.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Umeå?
There are 219 business establishments in the area, including 122 restaurants and food service locations.