Copyright on SMHI's Website
SMHI is an expert authority on weather, water, and climate. Our knowledge and data are important for individuals and society. You are welcome to use our material, provided that SMHI is cited as the source. Material from SMHI may not be used in a way that could discredit or misrepresent the agency. Text and images are protected by copyright law.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
If you have further questions about using material from SMHI’s website, you can contact SMHI’s customer service.
Linking and citing
May I link to smhi.se?
Yes, you may link to pages on smhi.se. Make sure your link text clearly indicates that the link directs users to SMHI’s website.
May I reproduce facts or quotes from news articles on smhi.se?
Yes, but be sure to include "Source: SMHI", the article’s title, and the publication date.
Image, maps, and diagrams
May I use photos published on smhi.se?
No. In general, photos on smhi.se are not free to use. Some photos may be used under special agreements. Please contact kundtjanst@smhi.se for more information.
May I embed a service from smhi.se on my own website?
No. SMHI provides consultancy and subscription services. Please contact SMHI’s customer service (kundtjanst@smhi.se) to get in touch with the product manager.
Får jag använda diagram och kartor från tjänster på smhi.se?
Yes, as long as it is clear that SMHI alone has created the diagram or map. Be sure to cite "Source: SMHI."
Diagrams and maps obtained from smhi.se must be reproduced in their original form. You are not allowed to edit the images. Additionally, ensure that you include the explanation with the unit, time period, and color scale provided on smhi.se, as well as the date and time you retrieved the information. This is crucial because diagrams and maps are regularly updated.
Map data from OpenStreetMap
For services or products on smhi.se that indicate the map data comes from OpenStreetMap, the following applies: You are free to copy, distribute, transfer, and adapt our data, provided that you credit OpenStreetMap and its contributors as the source.
Copyright information from OpenStreetMap
External link.
Material med flera upphovsrättsinnehavare
If a map or diagram has been created by multiple parties beyond SMHI, you must obtain permission from all copyright holders before using the material.
May I use diagrams, maps, and illustrations from reports published on smhi.se?
Yes, as long as it is clear that SMHI alone has created the diagram or map. Be sure to cite "Source: SMHI." Diagrams and maps obtained from smhi.se must be reproduced in their original form.
Videos
May I use a video published by SMHI on smhi.se?
Most videos published on smhi.se can be shared directly via the player. This also applies to content on SMHI’s YouTube channel. If you have questions about other uses of SMHI’s video material, please contact our customer service via email: kundtjanst@smhi.se
Using materials in schools
May I use material from smhi.se in my teaching?
Yes, but be sure to cite "Source: SMHI." Please note that photos on smhi.se are not free to use.
May I use data from SMHI?
Yes, if you follow the terms and guidelines for SMHI’s open data.
Terms and guidelines for using open data from SMHI (in swedish)