How to Display the Weather on the iPhone Lock Screen

Follow the instructions below to display the weather on the iPhone lock screen efficiently and safely. Each section focuses on the actions, settings, and troubleshooting details that matter most.

Weather widget on lock screen is extremely useful utility of iOS 12. However, you will not find this utility on the lock screen but through a few installation steps to make it visible.

Also, you can't use this weather widget whenever you want. It only appears after the Do Not Disturb mode ends.

How to view the weather on the iPhone lock screen

Make sure the weather app always accesses your location.

The first thing you need to do is allow the weather app to access your location. It will help the weather notifications to be updated most accurately.

Step 1. Open the Settings App> touch Privacy .

Step 2. Next, click Location Services.

Step 3. Next, scroll down and select Weather .

Step 4. Next, select Always To allow the Weather application to see your location.

The hidden weather utility will only appear when Do Not Disturb mode. Basically, this mode will hide notifications and dim the screen. Only the time and date are displayed on the screen. Besides, when this mode is turned on, the weather widget appears the next morning. See how to enable Do Not Disturb mode when sleeping here.

Weather widget appears in the lock screen at the end of the Do Not Disturb session. To check if the utility is working, you can book a short Do Not Disturb session a few minutes away. And, as soon as this mode ends, the widget appears on the screen. It will also disappear as soon as the device is unlocked.

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