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How to Add and Customize Large Weather Widgets on Your iPhone

June 17, 2026 · The Clime Team
How to Add and Customize Large Weather Widgets on Your iPhone

Adding large weather widgets to your iPhone's Home Screen allows you to access current conditions and forecasts at a glance, enhancing your daily planning. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you set up and customize these widgets:

1. Add a Large Weather Widget to Your Home Screen

  • Enter Jiggle Mode: Touch and hold an empty area on your Home Screen until the app icons start to jiggle.

  • Access the Widget Gallery: Tap the plus sign (+) in the top-left corner to open the widget gallery.

  • Select the Weather Widget: Scroll through the list or use the search bar to find the Weather widget.

  • Choose the Widget Size: Swipe left or right to view different sizes. Select the large widget to display more detailed information.

  • Add the Widget: Tap "Add Widget" to place it on your Home Screen.

  • Position the Widget: Drag the widget to your desired location on the screen.

  • Exit Jiggle Mode: Tap "Done" in the top-right corner to finalize the placement.

2. Customize the Weather Widget

  • Edit Widget Settings: Touch and hold the Weather widget until a quick actions menu appears. Tap "Edit Widget" to adjust settings.

  • Set Your Location: Choose your current location or enter a specific city to display its weather information.

  • Select the Forecast Type: Decide whether to show current conditions, hourly forecasts, or a daily summary.

  • Adjust Appearance: Some widgets allow you to change themes or display styles. Explore these options to match your Home Screen aesthetic.

3. Utilize Widget Stacks for Efficient Space Management

If you prefer to keep your Home Screen organized, consider creating a widget stack:

  • Create a Stack: Touch and hold a widget, then drag it on top of another widget of the same size. Repeat this process to add more widgets to the stack.

  • Access Widgets in the Stack: Swipe up or down on the stack to cycle through the widgets.

  • Edit the Stack: Touch and hold the stack, then tap "Edit Stack" to reorder widgets or remove them.

4. Add Widgets to Your Lock Screen

With iOS 16 and later, you can also add widgets to your Lock Screen for quick access:

  • Customize Lock Screen: Touch and hold the Lock Screen until the customization options appear, then tap "Customize".

  • Add Widgets: Tap "Add Widgets" and select the Weather widget from the list.

  • Position the Widget: Drag the widget to your preferred location on the Lock Screen.

  • Save Changes: Tap the close button, then "Done" to apply the changes.

5. Explore Additional Widget Options

Beyond the default Weather widget, you can explore third-party apps that offer enhanced weather widgets with features like radar maps, severe weather alerts, and more detailed forecasts. These widgets can provide a more comprehensive view of weather conditions directly from your Home Screen.

By following these steps, you can effectively add and customize large weather widgets on your iPhone, ensuring you have timely and relevant weather information readily available.

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