iPhone Weather Widget Setups 2026
Weather widgets are most-checked iPhone widgets. After testing 8+ apps, here are 2026 best.
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⚡ Weather Widget Hardware
iPhone Pro+.
Latest widgets
Standard widgets
Watch complications
iPad weather
Cost Breakdown — All Options
| Where | Cost | Wait | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Weather (built-in) | Free | Acquired Dark Sky | Best free |
| Carrot Weather | $5/mo Pro | Personality + accuracy | Most popular |
| Hello Weather | $1/mo / $10/yr | Beautiful design | Aesthetic |
| Weather Atlas | Free | Long-term forecasts | Long range |
| Dark Sky | Now Apple-owned | RIP standalone | Replaced by Apple Weather |
Apple Weather (Best Free)
Free with iPhone. Apple acquired Dark Sky in 2020.
Apple Weather is now Dark Sky's hyperlocal accuracy + beautiful design.
Hourly + daily forecasts. Air quality. Severe weather alerts.
Carrot Weather (Most Popular Paid)
$5/mo Pro / $20/yr.
Personality (sarcastic AI). Customizable widgets.
More accurate than Apple in some regions.
Most popular paid weather app.
Hello Weather (Beautiful)
$1/mo / $10/yr.
Beautiful, minimalist design.
For aesthetic-focused users.
Weather Atlas (Long-Term)
Free. 14-day forecasts (unusual length).
Best for: planning trips, outdoor events.
Lock Screen Widget Setup
Long-press Lock Screen → Customize.
Add weather above/below clock:
- Apple Weather (current temp + condition)
- Carrot Weather (custom design)
- Hourly forecast (next 5 hours)
Home Screen Widget Sizes
- Small: Current temp + condition
- Medium: Hourly forecast
- Large: Daily forecast + radar
Smart Stack Weather
Smart Stack auto-shows weather widget when:
- Morning (commute weather)
- Severe weather alert
- Outdoor activity scheduled
Apple Watch Weather
- Apple Weather complication on watch face
- Carrot Weather complication ($5/mo subscription)
- Apple Watch shows current temp + hourly
StandBy Mode (iOS 17+) Weather
iPhone in MagSafe horizontal → StandBy mode.
Configure weather widget for bedside clock.
Severe Weather Alerts
- Apple Weather (built-in alerts)
- Carrot Weather (more granular)
- NOAA Weather Radar (free) for serious weather
Air Quality Widget
- Apple Weather (built-in air quality)
- IQAir AirVisual (free, more detailed)
- Health-conscious users: Air Quality widget on Lock Screen
Pollen Widget
- Apple Weather (limited)
- Pollen.com (allergy-focused)
Verdict
- Most users: Apple Weather (free) — sufficient + accurate
- Power users: Carrot Weather ($5/mo or $20/yr)
- Aesthetic: Hello Weather ($10/yr)
- Long-range: Weather Atlas (free)
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