Add & Delete Locations in iPhone Weather App

This guide shows you how to add and delete locations in the iPhone Weather app, so you can keep track of the forecast for the places you care about—whether it’s your hometown, a travel destination, or a friend’s city. You’ll learn the exact taps for both actions, plus how to reorder your list and fix common problems. No special setup is needed; just make sure your iPhone is running a recent version of iOS (the steps below apply to iOS 16 and later).

What You’ll Need

• An iPhone with the Weather app (pre-installed).
• An internet connection (Wi-Fi or cellular) for live weather data.
• Location Services enabled for the Weather app if you want automatic local weather (Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > Weather).

Step-by-Step

Adding a Location

1. Open the Weather app on your iPhone. The icon is a blue sky with a white sun and cloud.
2. Tap the list icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom-right corner of the screen. This opens the location list.
3. Tap the search bar at the top of the list (it says “Search for a city or location”).
4. Type the name of the city, town, or landmark you want to add. You can also enter a ZIP code or airport code.
5. As you type, matching results appear below. Tap the correct one from the list—it will be added to your Weather app and you’ll see its current conditions.
6. To see the new location’s full forecast, tap the location name in the list or swipe to it in the main weather view.

Deleting a Location

1. Open the Weather app.
2. Tap the list icon (three lines) in the bottom-right corner.
3. Find the location you want to remove in the list.
4. Swipe left on that location’s row. A red Delete button appears.
5. Tap Delete. The location is removed from your list.
6. Alternatively, tap Edit (top-left of the list), then tap the red minus icon next to the location, and confirm with Delete.

Reordering Locations

1. In the location list, tap Edit (top-left).
2. Drag the hamburger icon (three horizontal lines) on the right side of a location row to move it up or down.
3. Tap Done to save the new order.

Common Mistakes

• Deleting the wrong location: When you swipe left, the Delete button appears only for that row. Double-check the name before tapping Delete.
• Adding a duplicate: If you search for a city and tap a result, but that city is already in your list, the app may not add a duplicate—it might just show the existing one. If you see the same city twice, delete one copy.
• Confusing “My Location” with a saved location: The first item in the list is often “My Location” (based on GPS). You can delete it, but the app will still show your current location when you first open it. To remove it entirely, you’d need to turn off Location Services for Weather, which is not recommended if you want local forecasts.
• Searching with too vague a term: Typing “Springfield” may show many cities with that name. Be specific—add the state or country (e.g., “Springfield, IL”).

Tips

• Use the + button in the search bar to quickly add a location from the search results—it’s faster than tapping the result itself.
• If you travel often, add your destination before you leave so you can check the forecast on the go.
• You can add up to 20 locations in the Weather app.
• To see a location’s hourly forecast, tap the location in the list and scroll down. You can also swipe left/right on the main weather screen to cycle through your saved locations.
• If you have an Apple Watch, the locations you add on your iPhone will sync to the Weather app on your watch.
• Use the Edit mode to delete multiple locations quickly: tap the red minus icons, then confirm each one.

Troubleshooting

Can’t find a city when searching

• Check your spelling. Try the ZIP code or airport code instead.
• Make sure you have an internet connection. The search uses Apple’s servers; without data, it won’t return results.
• If the city is very small, try a nearby larger city.

Delete button doesn’t appear

• Make sure you’re swiping left on the location row itself, not the whole list. Swipe firmly and quickly.
• If swiping doesn’t work, use the Edit button and the red minus icon.

Added location doesn’t show weather

• Wait a few seconds—the app may still be loading data.
• Check your internet connection. If you’re on Wi-Fi, try switching to cellular or vice versa.
• Restart the Weather app: swipe up from the bottom and pause, then swipe the app card away. Reopen it.
• If the problem persists, restart your iPhone (press and hold the power button and either volume button, then slide to power off).

Location list is empty or missing

• If you don’t see any locations, you may have accidentally deleted them all. Add them back using the search method above.
• Make sure the Weather app isn’t restricted in Screen Time (Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions).

Weather app won’t open or crashes

• Update iOS to the latest version (Settings > General > Software Update).
• Force restart the app as described above.
• If it still crashes, try offloading and reinstalling the app: Settings > General > iPhone Storage > Weather > Offload App, then reinstall from the App Store. Your saved locations may be lost, so back them up mentally first.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add a location without using search?

No, the search bar is the only way to add a new location. You can, however, use “My Location” which automatically tracks your current position.

How many locations can I save?

The Weather app allows up to 20 saved locations. If you try to add more, you’ll get a message saying you’ve reached the limit.

Will deleting a location also delete it from my Apple Watch?

Yes, the Weather app on Apple Watch syncs with your iPhone. Deleting a location on your iPhone will remove it from the watch’s list as well.

Can I reorder locations so my favorite city shows first?

Yes. Tap Edit, then drag the hamburger icon next to a location to rearrange the list. The first location in the list will be the one shown when you open the Weather app (unless you have “My Location” enabled, which often appears first).

Why does the Weather app keep showing my current location even after I delete it?

That’s “My Location,” which is based on your GPS. It’s a special entry that can’t be permanently removed unless you turn off Location Services for Weather. You can delete it temporarily, but it will reappear when you open the app again.

What if I accidentally delete a location I need?

Just add it back using the search bar. There’s no undo, but it takes only a few seconds to re-add.

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