3 Ways to Fix Apple Weather App Not Working on iPhone

Basic Fixes:

• Check the Apple system status page: Before starting, it is worth checking Apple’s System Status. If the server status for the Weather app is red, the service is currently down. Wait a while and check again.
• Restart your phone: Restarting stops all the device functions and starts a fresh session. So, if any minor software issues are preventing the Weather from working as expected, restarting your device might help fix them.
• Check your internet connection: Since the Weather app uses your device’s internet connection, check your internet speed. If the results are less than ideal, consider switching from mobile data to Wi-Fi. You can also turn on 5G on your iPhone for better speeds.
• Ensure your device is up-to-date: An outdated iOS version can cause issues with some of your device’s functions and can be why the Apple Weather app is not working. To resolve this, check and install any pending updates on your iPhone.
• Uninstall and reinstall the Weather app: Any function or setting on the Weather app could prevent it from working as usual. So, uninstall and reinstall the Weather app. This will delete and replace all the old settings and functions with the factory version.

Fix 1: Enable Weather App Location Access

Limited or restricted access to your location data might cause issues, as the Weather app cannot sync information related to local weather trends in real-time. So, follow the below steps and ensure all location permissions have been granted for the Apple Weather app on your iPhone.

Step 1: Open Settings and tap on Privacy & Security. Then, tap on Location Services.

Step 2: First, ensure the Location Services toggle is turned on. Then, scroll down and tap on Weather.

Step 3: From the Allow Location Access menu, select Always. Then, turn on the toggle for Precise Location.

Fix 2: Turn on Background App Refresh

Background App Refresh allows apps on your iPhone to sync information and update in the background. If it is turned off, the Weather app might stop working. To ensure this does not happen, turn on Background App Refresh on your iPhone. Here’s how.

Tip: Check our guide to know more about Background App Refresh on iPhone

Step 1: Open Settings > tap on General. Then, tap on Background App Refresh.

Step 2: Again, tap on Background App Refresh. Once the options appear, select Wi-Fi & Mobile Data.

Fix 3: Reset Location & Privacy Settings

If you experience issues with the Weather app, reset the Location & Privacy settings on your iPhone. This will fix any location errors and get the Weather app running again. Doing this will erase any custom Location and Privacy settings and not affect your device data. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1: Open Settings and tap on General. Scroll down and tap on Transfer or Reset iPhone.

Step 2: Here, tap on Reset. From the options, tap on Reset Location & Privacy.

Now, enter your iPhone’s passcode when prompted and follow the on-screen instructions to finish the process. Once done, use the abovementioned steps to enable the location permissions for the Weather app. Then, open the Weather app and check again.