iPhone Weather App Not Accurate? Here’s What to Do

Basic Fixes

• Disable VPN: An active VPN connection may change your location to show incorrect weather app data. Head to iPhone Settings > General > VPN & Device Management, and disconnect the VPN.
• Change the Weather app temperature unit: The Weather app data won’t look accurate if you’ve picked an incorrect temperature unit. Switch it from iPhone Settings > Weather > Temperature Unit.
• Update or reinstall the Weather app: Head to the Apple App Store, search Weather, and tap Update (if available). Alternatively, long-tap the Weather app icon and select Remove app, followed by reinstalling it from the App Store.
• Update iOS: Open the Settings app, select General, and tap Software Update. Select Install to update iOS to the latest version.

Fix 1: Adjust Location Services for the Weather App

The iPhone Weather app may not show accurate data without continuous access to location services. Head to your device settings to check and enable it at all times.

Step 1: Open the Settings app, select Privacy & Security, and tap Location Services.

Step 2: Select Weather and set ‘Allow Location Access’ to Always.

Fix 2: Turn on Precise Location for Weather

If the Weather app on your iPhone isn’t picking your correct location, enable its ‘Precise Location’ feature to track your exact location for delivering accurate weather information.

Step 1: Open iPhone Settings, select Weather, and tap Location.

Step 2: Toggle on Precise Location to enable it.

Fix 3: Reset Network Settings

Lastly, incorrect network settings can malfunction the iPhone Weather app to show inaccurate data. Reset them manually to restore the normal functioning.

Step 1: Select General under iPhone settings and tap Transfer or Reset iPhone.

Step 2: Tap Reset and select Reset Network Settings. Enter your device passcode when prompted to confirm it.