How to Set Up Weather Widgets for Multiple Locations in 2026

Weather widgets provide quick access to current conditions and forecasts directly from your device's home screen. Setting up these widgets to display weather information for multiple locations can be particularly useful for travelers, remote workers, or anyone with interests in various areas. Here's how to configure weather widgets for multiple locations on different devices in 2026.

iPhone and iPad

Adding Multiple Locations to the Weather Widget:

1. Add the Weather Widget to Your Home Screen:

• Touch and hold an empty area on your Home Screen until the apps jiggle.
• Tap the + icon in the top-left corner.
• Search for Weather and select it.
• Choose the widget size (small, medium, or large) and tap Add Widget.

2. Configure the Widget to Display Multiple Locations:

• Touch and hold the Weather widget on your Home Screen.
• Tap Edit Widget.
• Tap Location.
• Select My Location to display your current location or tap Add Location to search for and add other cities.
• Repeat the process to add multiple locations.
• Tap Done to save your changes.

Note: You can add more than one Weather widget to your Home Screen to display weather information for different locations simultaneously. (support.apple.com)

Android Devices

Adding Multiple Locations to the Weather Widget:

1. Add the Weather Widget to Your Home Screen:

• Touch and hold an empty area on your Home Screen.
• Tap Widgets.
• Scroll to find the Weather widget.
• Touch and hold the widget, then drag it to your Home Screen.

2. Configure the Widget to Display Multiple Locations:

• Touch and hold the Weather widget on your Home Screen.
• Tap Edit or Settings.
• Tap Location.
• Add your desired locations by searching for them.
• Some devices may allow you to add multiple widgets, each displaying a different location.
• Tap Save or Done to apply the changes.

Note: The exact steps may vary depending on your device manufacturer and Android version. (androidauthority.com)

Windows 11

Adding Multiple Locations to the Weather Widget:

1. Add the Weather Widget to Your Taskbar:

• Right-click on an empty area of your taskbar.
• Hover over Toolbars and select Weather.

2. Configure the Widget to Display Multiple Locations:

• Click on the Weather icon in your taskbar to open the widget.
• Click on the Personalize icon (gear icon) in the top-right corner.
• Under Manage locations, click Add location.
• Search for and add your desired locations.
• Click Save to apply the changes.

Note: The Weather widget on Windows 11 may display weather information for multiple locations, but the primary location shown on the taskbar is typically your current location. (techyorker.com)

Additional Tips

• Widget Sizes and Styles: Experiment with different widget sizes and styles to find the configuration that best suits your needs and device screen size.

• Third-Party Weather Apps: Consider using third-party weather apps that offer customizable widgets with support for multiple locations.

• Regular Updates: Ensure your device's operating system and weather apps are up to date to access the latest features and improvements.

By following these steps, you can set up weather widgets on your device to display forecasts for multiple locations, keeping you informed about weather conditions wherever you go.