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Weather & Climate in Umeå, Sweden
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Umeå has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 37.7°F |
| 30% below US 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
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Jun 15, 2010 | 13 km S of Bureå, Sweden | M4.1 | 88 km | 22 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 33 km E of Sävar, Sweden | M3.8 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1993 | 16 km SE of Burträsk, Sweden | M3.8 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1995 | 13 km NW of Burträsk, Sweden | M3.7 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1991 | 10 km ENE of Skelleftehamn, Sweden | M3.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1998 | 14 km S of Bredbyn, Sweden | M3.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 1992 | 21 km W of Robertsfors, Sweden | M2.9 | 43 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2007 | 19 km SW of Burträsk, Sweden | M2.7 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Sävar, Sweden | M2.6 | 18 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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").