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How to Add and Customize Medium Weather Widgets on Your iPad

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

Adding medium-sized weather widgets to your iPad's Home Screen allows you to access current conditions and forecasts at a glance. Here's how to set them up:

1. Add a Medium-Sized Weather Widget to Your Home Screen

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

  • Open Widget Gallery: Tap the plus (+) icon in the top-left corner to access the Widget Gallery.

  • Select Weather Widget: Scroll through the available widgets and tap on the Weather widget.

  • Choose Widget Size: Swipe through the available sizes and select the medium-sized widget.

  • Add 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

  • Change Location: To display weather information for a different location:

  • Touch and hold the Weather widget on your Home Screen.

  • Tap "Edit Widget" from the context menu.

  • Tap "My Location" and search for the city or location you want to display.

  • Select the desired location from the search results.

  • Tap outside the widget to return to your Home Screen.

This customization allows you to monitor weather conditions in multiple locations directly from your Home Screen.

3. Utilize Interactive Features

With iPadOS 17 and later, widgets have become interactive, enabling you to perform actions directly from the widget:

  • Interact with the Widget: Tap on the Weather widget to open the Weather app and view detailed forecasts.

  • Customize Widget Settings: Touch and hold the widget, then select "Edit Widget" to adjust settings such as location or display preferences.

By following these steps, you can effectively add and customize medium-sized weather widgets on your iPad, providing quick and convenient access to weather information tailored to your needs.

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