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How to Add Large Weather Widgets to Your iPhone Home Screen

June 18, 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 provides quick access to current conditions and forecasts, enhancing your daily commute with timely information. Here's a step-by-step guide to set them up:

1. Ensure Your iPhone is Updated

To access the latest widget features, confirm that your iPhone is running iOS 17 or later. Navigate to Settings > General > Software Update to check for updates.

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 Widget Gallery: Tap the + button in the top-left corner to open the widget selection menu.

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

  • Choose Widget Size: Swipe through the available widget sizes and select the Large option, which displays detailed weather information.

  • 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.

  • Finalize Placement: Tap Done in the top-right corner to exit jiggle mode.

3. Customize the Weather Widget

  • Edit Widget: Touch and hold the newly added weather widget until a menu appears, then tap Edit Widget.

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

  • Adjust Settings: Depending on your iOS version, you may have options to customize the widget's appearance or the information it displays.

  • Save Changes: Tap outside the widget to save your settings.

4. Add a Weather Widget to Your Lock Screen

For quick access to weather updates without unlocking your iPhone:

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

  • Add Widgets: Tap Add Widgets and select the Weather widget.

  • Position Widget: Place the widget above or below the clock, depending on your preference.

  • Save Configuration: Tap Done to apply the changes.

5. Utilize Smart Stacks for Dynamic Weather Information

Smart Stacks allow you to stack multiple widgets and let your iPhone display the most relevant one based on time, location, or activity:

  • Create a Smart Stack: Touch and hold an empty area on your Home Screen, tap the + button, select Smart Stack, and add it to your screen.

  • Add Weather Widget to Stack: Touch and hold the Smart Stack, tap Edit Stack, then tap Add Widget and select the Weather widget.

  • Customize Stack: Reorder widgets or enable Smart Rotate to let your iPhone automatically display the most relevant widget.

By following these steps, you can effectively add and customize large weather widgets on your iPhone, ensuring you have timely weather information at your fingertips during your commute.

(support.apple.com)

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