How to Fix Apple Watch Weather Not Updating

Having the Weather app on your Apple Watch allows you to easily check temperatures and get weather alerts without taking out your iPhone. If you experience the Weather app not working on your Apple Watch, we'll cover possible solutions to help you resolve your Apple Watch weather not updating.

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Troubleshoot Apple Watch Weather Not Updating

Why is my Weather app not working? This could be caused by outdated software, a software bug, not having Location Services enabled, or an issue in data syncing. To fix it, the first thing to do is check for iPhone software updates and Apple Watch updates. Next, restart your iPhone and restart your Apple Watch to try and fix software glitches. If that doesn't help, follow the steps below.

1. Check Bluetooth Connection on iPhone

The quickest way to check your iPhone's Bluetooth connection is in the control center. How to check Bluetooth connection on iPhone:

1. Swipe down from the top right of your screen to open the Control Center.
   
   
2. Tap the Bluetooth icon so that it turns gray to turn off your Bluetooth connection.
   
   
3. Tap the Bluetooth icon again so that it turns blue, indicating that Bluetooth is turned on.
   
   

Once you've verified that your iPhone has Bluetooth turned on, you will need to check your Apple Watch’s Bluetooth connection. For more ways to keep your apps running smoothly, sign up for our Tip of the Day Newsletter.

2. Check Bluetooth Connection on Apple Watch

Now that you've confirmed Bluetooth is working on your iPhone, make sure it is also working on your Apple Watch. Here's how to check Bluetooth connection on Apple Watch:

1. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch.
   
   
2. Scroll down and tap Bluetooth.
   
   
3. Scroll down and tap the toggle next to Bluetooth so that it turns gray.
   
   
4. Tap the toggle again so that it turns green, indicating that Bluetooth has been turned back on.
   
   

Now that you've confirmed that Bluetooth is working on both devices and that they are connected, we can move on to more technical solutions.

3. Check Location Settings on iPhone

Apple Watch not showing weather? Your Apple Watch gets its weather data from the Weather app on your iPhone. Here's how to check location settings:

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
   
   
2. Tap Privacy & Security.
   
   
3. Tap Location Services.
   
   
4. Tap Weather.
   
   
5. Tap Always.
   
   
6. Tap the toggle next to Precise Location, if it is not already green and enabled.
   
   

By allowing the Weather app to always access your precise location, you can ensure you are receiving up-to-date and accurate weather data for your area.

4. Close the Weather App & Re-open It Again

Sometimes, closing an app and re-opening it can help resolve issues. If your Apple Watch weather app is giving you trouble, here's how to close apps on your Apple Watch:

1. Open the Weather app.
   
   
2. Press and hold the side button until the power options menu comes up.
   
   
3. Press and hold the Digital Crown until the screen zooms out to your app screen.

Now that you've force-closed the Weather app, tap it again to re-open it. Hopefully, the weather data is now correctly updated on your Apple Watch.

5. Reset Sync Data

If your Apple Watch weather is still not updating, your watch may simply be out of sync with your iPhone. You can safely reset sync data without losing anything important. Here's how to do it:

1. On your iPhone, open the Watch app.
   
   
2. Tap General.
   
   
3. Scroll down and tap Reset.
   
   
4. Tap Reset Sync Data.
   
   

Once you reset your Apple Watch sync data, it will automatically start re-syncing, including weather data.

6. Unpair & Re-pair Apple Watch

The last thing you should try if your Apple Watch weather is not updating is unpairing your Apple Watch and re-pairing it. Check out this article about how to pair your Apple Watch to a new iPhone. Even if your iPhone isn't new, you can follow the steps in the article to unpair and re-pair your Apple Watch. 

If you are still having trouble with your Apple Watch weather not updating after trying all of the above solutions, you may need to contact Apple Support for further assistance. Next, check out this guide to your Apple Watch icons to find out how to decode them.