Huvudinnehåll
Weather
Find a forecast
Services
Professional services for societal challenges
SMHI's business operations offer qualified products and services that contribute to good urban planning, reduced environmental impact, economic efficiency, and reduced societal vulnerability—both today and in the future.
Research
Research for more accurate decisions and better information
Several sectors in the society are dependent on or influenced by weather and water. Increased requirements with regard to the environment and a climate in change provide new prerequisites. The SMHI research department provides tools, knowledge and decision guidance for the society.
International development cooperation
SMHI contributes to global sustainable development through international development cooperation. The overall aim is that all countries shall have an equal capacity to handle and plan for the effects of weather, water and climate. The work focuses on strengthening the capacity of sister organisations and other partners in primarily low- and middle-income countries within our areas of expertise: meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, climatology and air quality.
Climate
Statistics, research and guidance
SMHI, the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, is an expert authority for knowledge, research and services. On these pages you will find reliable science based information about how and why climate is changing, how this affects the world, including Sweden, and how we can adapt to the climate change.
Working at SMHI
SMHI as a workplace
Our broad and in-depth operations require employees with a diverse range of skills and experiences. We work daily on tasks that are crucial for the collective benefit, safety, and resilience of society.
Working at SMHI
SMHI's most valuable asset is the people working in the organisation. Our employees represent a diversity of ages, backgrounds, experiences, and personalities. We are all uniquely different, and each person's skills and innovative potential are meant to be utilised.
About SMHI
Always the best support for your decisions
SMHI, the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, is an expert agency under the Ministry of Climate and Enterprise. SMHI has a global outlook and a vital mission to forecast changes in weather, water and climate. With a scientific foundation, we use knowledge, research and services to contribute to a more sustainable society. Every hour of every day, all year round.
News
SMHI’s website redesigned for a better user experience
On March 4th, SMHI launched its website with a fresh design and a new technical platform. The updated version features a modernised appearance and simplified navigation. The site's extensive content has been refined to help visitors both find what they need and discover new information.
Building resilience through effective operational flood forecasting and alerts – One year of co-development in Burkina Faso
Since the beginning of 2024, SMHI has been running a project aiming to support in improving the flood forecast and early warning system for Burkina Faso. The project builds on the multiple prior projects that created the FANFAR system for flood forecasts in West Africa. This year’s work has included model development a...
New collaboration to strengthen the preparedness against extreme weather in Moldova
SMHI has now commenced a collaboration with its sister agency in Moldova to strengthen the country’s meteorological and hydrological forecasting and warning systems. The official project launch took place in the capital Chișinău in November, attended by representatives from Sweden, Moldova and global organisations.
Co-development kick-off continues decade-long collaboration in West Africa
SMHI and AGRHYMET join forces in a new project aimed at co-developing a multi-model platform for operational forecasting of hydro-climatic extremes in West Africa. In October three days of efficient co-development kicked off this next episode of the long collaboration between SMHI and AGRHYMET.
A new approach for flood warnings is being tested in Ethiopia
Extreme weather is expected to increase with a changing climate. Not least in Ethiopia, where floods and landslides are a major concern. As an important step in climate adaptation, a new approach for flood warnings is being tested during this year's rainy season, from June to September. "It's a great success", says Ric...