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How to Add and Customize Weather Widgets on Your iPhone

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

Adding weather widgets to your iPhone allows you to access current conditions and forecasts directly from your Home Screen or Lock Screen. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you set up and customize these widgets:

1. Adding a 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 of the screen.

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

  • Choose a Widget Size: Swipe left or right to preview available sizes (small, medium, or large).

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

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

  • Save Your Layout: Tap "Done" in the top-right corner to finalize the placement.

2. Customizing the Weather Widget

  • Edit Widget Settings: Touch and hold the Weather widget until a quick actions menu appears.

  • Select "Edit Widget": Choose this option to customize the widget's settings.

  • Choose a Location: Tap "Location" and select the city or area you want the widget to display.

  • Adjust Other Settings: Depending on the widget size, you may have options to display additional information, such as hourly forecasts or weather conditions.

  • Save Changes: Tap "Done" to apply your customizations.

3. Adding a Weather Widget to Your Lock Screen (iOS 16 and Later)

  • Wake and Unlock Your iPhone: Ensure your device is unlocked using Face ID or Touch ID.

  • Enter Customization Mode: Touch and hold the Lock Screen until the customization options appear.

  • Tap "Customize": Select the Lock Screen you wish to modify.

  • Add Widgets: Tap the widget area below the clock to open the widget selection menu.

  • Select the Weather Widget: Choose the desired weather widget from the list.

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

  • Save Your Layout: Tap "Done" to apply the changes.

4. Using Smart Stacks for Dynamic Weather Information

A Smart Stack is a collection of widgets that rotate automatically based on factors like time of day or activity. To create a Smart Stack with weather information:

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

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

  • Select "Smart Stack": Scroll down and choose "Smart Stack" from the list.

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

  • Customize the Smart Stack: Touch and hold the Smart Stack, then tap "Edit Stack" to reorder widgets or adjust settings.

  • Add the Weather Widget to the Stack: Ensure the Weather widget is included in the Smart Stack for dynamic weather updates.

By following these steps, you can effectively add and customize weather widgets on your iPhone, providing quick access to essential weather information directly from your Home Screen or Lock Screen.

For a visual demonstration of adding a weather widget to your iPhone, you can watch the following tutorial:

How To Add Weather Widget On iPhone Home Screen | iOS 26 Weather Widget Setup

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