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How to Add Large Weather Widgets to Your iPhone Home Screen

June 17, 2026 · The Clime Team
How to Add Large Weather Widgets to Your iPhone Home Screen

Adding large weather widgets to your iPhone's Home Screen allows you to view 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. Ensure Your iPhone is Updated

Before adding widgets, confirm that your iPhone is running the latest version of iOS to access all widget features.

2. Add a Large Weather Widget to Your Home Screen

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

  • Access the Widget Gallery: Tap the plus (+) icon 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 Large Size: The Weather widget offers multiple sizes. Tap on the large size to select it.

  • 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.

3. Customize the Weather Widget

To tailor the widget to display specific information:

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

  • Select "Edit Widget": This option allows you to adjust the widget's settings.

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

  • Adjust Other Settings: Depending on your iOS version, you may have additional customization options, such as changing the widget's appearance or updating frequency.

  • Save Changes: After making your adjustments, tap outside the widget to save and exit the editing mode.

4. Utilize Widget Stacks for Multiple Locations

If you want to monitor weather conditions in different locations:

  • Create a Widget Stack: Touch and hold a widget until it jiggles, then drag it on top of another widget to create a stack.

  • Add More Weather Widgets: Repeat the process to add additional weather widgets to the stack.

  • Switch Between Widgets: Swipe up or down on the stack to view weather information for different locations.

5. Add Weather Widgets to Your Lock Screen

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

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

  • Tap "Customize": Select the area where you want to add the widget (above or below the clock).

  • Add the Weather Widget: Choose the Weather widget from the list and place it in your preferred location.

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

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

(support.apple.com)

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