Season map
The Seasonal map shows the current season or seasonal temperature according to SMHI’s definitions of the meteorological spring, summer, autumn, and winter. The map is updated daily and is produced around 20:00 Swedish standard time.
Since the dates marking the start of each season are determined retrospectively, the Seasonal Map shows only the current situation and not the official start dates of the seasons. The map is updated daily and is produced around 20:00 Swedish standard time.
The map is based on both observations and calculations. Therefore, the values shown on the map may differ from measurements at individual weather stations. Local variations, for example in mountainous areas, can result in differing conditions over short distances.
How SMHI defines the seasons
Winter
Winter will arrive after 5 consecutive days with winter temperatures. Winter temperature is daily mean temperature 0.0°C or below, but not yet for 5 consecutive days. The winter arrival date refers to the first day out of 5 with winter temperatures.
Normal winter arrival (in Swedish)
Spring
Spring will arrive after 7 consecutive days with spring temperatures. Spring temperature is daily mean temperature above 0.0°C, but not yet for 7 consecutive days. The spring arrival date refers to the first day out of 7 with spring temperatures. 15 February is set as the earliest allowed date for spring arrival. The latest date for spring arrival is 31 July.
Normal spring arrival (in Swedish)
Summer
Summer will arrive after 5 consecutive days with summer temperatures. Summer temperature is daily mean temperature 10.0°C or above, but not yet for 5 consecutive days. The summer arrival date refers to the first day out of 5 with summer temperatures.
Normal summer arrival (in Swedish)
Autumn
Autumn will arrive after 5 consecutive days with autumn temperatures. Autumn temperature is daily mean temperature below 10.0°C, but not yet for 5 consecutive days. The autumn arrival date refers to the first day out of 5 with autumn temperatures. 1 August is set as the earliest allowed date for autumn arrival. The latest date allowed for autumn arrival is 14 February.