Apple Weather
An app that comes free on your iPhone and can alert you to incoming rain.
What Apple Weather does
Apple Weather is the free weather app that comes on every iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. It gives you hourly forecasts for 10 days, minute-by-minute rain, severe weather alerts, animated maps and widgets, with no ads and no subscription.
Before you download anything, check what your iPhone already has. Apple Weather shows hourly forecasts for the next 10 days, a next-hour rain forecast and notifications when rain or snow is about to start or stop where you are. It also sends alerts for major storms.
Maps show animated precipitation, wind, temperature and air quality. You get sun and moon details, historical temperature trends, and Home and Lock Screen widgets. It works on Apple Watch and with Siri, and there are no ads or upsells.
So when is another app worth it? If you want radar with storm tracks and official warning areas, try a radar app like MyRadar or RadarScope. If you want personality or deep customization, look at CARROT. For most people, though, Apple Weather is genuinely good enough.
Alternatives to Apple Weather
Who it's for
Skip it if: Android phones. Storm chasers who want detailed radar.
Pricing
Free planApple Weather is free and comes with iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. There are no ads, purchases or subscriptions.
Prices can vary by country. Checked 17 Oct 2026.
What people like
- Free, built in and ad-free
- Rain start and stop notifications
- Clean design that fits iPhone
- Works on Apple Watch out of the box
Watch out for
- Not as detailed as dedicated radar apps
- Only on Apple devices
- Fewer customization options
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Questions people ask
Is the iPhone Weather app accurate?
No forecast is right every time, and no app can promise that. Apple Weather gives you hourly and 10-day forecasts, minute-by-minute rain and severe alerts, which covers most everyday checks.
Can Apple Weather tell me when it will rain?
Yes. It shows a next-hour rain forecast and can notify you when rain or snow is about to start or stop.
Does Apple Weather have radar?
It has animated precipitation maps. For detailed radar with storm tracks, a dedicated radar app does more.