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How to Set Up Weather Lock Screen Notifications on Your iPhone

June 17, 2026 · The Clime Team
How to Set Up Weather Lock Screen Notifications on Your iPhone

Displaying weather information directly on your iPhone's lock screen allows you to stay informed about current conditions and forecasts at a glance. Here's how you can set up weather notifications on your iPhone's lock screen:

1. Add a Weather Widget to Your Lock Screen

With iOS 16 and later, you can add a weather widget to your lock screen for quick access to weather updates.

  • Unlock Your iPhone: Press the side button or use Face ID to unlock your device.

  • Access Lock Screen Customization: Touch and hold the lock screen until the customization menu appears.

  • Add a Widget: Tap the '+' button to add a new widget.

  • Select Weather Widget: Scroll through the widget options and select the weather widget.

  • Choose Widget Size and Style: Pick the size and style that best fit your preferences.

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

  • Save Changes: Tap 'Done' to apply the changes.

This widget will now display current weather conditions and forecasts directly on your lock screen. (macrumors.com)

2. Enable Severe Weather Notifications

To receive alerts about severe weather conditions, such as storms or extreme temperatures, follow these steps:

  • Open Settings: Launch the Settings app on your iPhone.

  • Navigate to Notifications: Tap on 'Notifications'.

  • Select Weather App: Scroll down and tap on 'Weather'.

  • Enable Allow Notifications: Ensure that 'Allow Notifications' is toggled on.

  • Customize Alert Style: Choose your preferred alert style (Banners, Alerts, or None).

  • Enable Sounds and Badges: Toggle on 'Sounds' and 'Badges' if you want audible alerts and app icon badges.

  • Set Up Severe Weather Alerts: Within the Weather app settings, enable 'Severe Weather' notifications to receive alerts about significant weather events. (macrumors.com)

3. Utilize Focus Mode for Scheduled Weather Updates

You can schedule weather updates to appear on your lock screen during specific times using Focus Mode:

  • Open Settings: Go to the Settings app.

  • Select Focus: Tap on 'Focus'.

  • Create a New Focus: Tap the '+' button to create a new Focus mode.

  • Customize Focus Settings: Name your Focus (e.g., 'Morning Weather'), set a schedule, and choose which apps and people can notify you during this mode.

  • Add Weather App: Under 'Allowed Apps', add the Weather app to receive updates during this Focus mode.

  • Enable Focus Mode: Activate the Focus mode at your scheduled time to receive weather updates on your lock screen.

This method allows you to receive weather information at specific times, such as in the morning when you wake up. (macrumors.com)

4. Manage Notification Settings for the Weather App

To control how weather notifications appear on your lock screen:

  • Open Settings: Launch the Settings app.

  • Go to Notifications: Tap on 'Notifications'.

  • Select Weather App: Scroll down and tap on 'Weather'.

  • Customize Alerts: Choose your preferred alert style, sounds, and badges.

  • Enable or Disable Previews: Tap on 'Show Previews' and select 'Always', 'When Unlocked', or 'Never' to control when notification previews appear on your lock screen. (support.apple.com)

By following these steps, you can effectively set up and manage weather notifications on your iPhone's lock screen, ensuring you stay informed about current conditions and forecasts.

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