How to Check the Weather in Windows 11
Checking the weather every morning is a great way to prepare for the day ahead. With the help of tech tools like weather apps, you’ll know whether to apply sunscreen on a sunny day or keep an umbrella handy for rain. If you’re running Windows 11, you can access the weather forecast in seconds through your Settings and App Library. Learn about the best weather apps for Windows 11 and how to find them in your Settings.
Checking the weather just got easier.
You have a range of options when it comes to checking the weather in Windows 11. Here are three weather widgets that are easily accessible on your Windows 11 device:
Weather widget
Windows gadgets are built-in tools in Windows 11 that can be seen on your desktop. They appear as small cards and can be rearranged or removed based on your interests. If you like to check the weather often, you can pin the Weather widget to the top of your dashboard. The Weather widget displays the local temperature and UV index, as well as the weather conditions and forecast for the day. To access the widget panel, select Windows logo key + W Or swipe from the left edge of the screen. You can also enable the Tools button on the taskbar by going to Settings > Personalize > Taskbar And switch a tool option.
Weather app for Windows
While the Weather widget is a simple way to check the weather at a glance, you may also want more specific information, such as a 10-day forecast and hourly forecast. The Windows Weather app comes preinstalled on your device and can provide you with more detailed weather updates, including sunset times and moon phases. To access the Windows Weather app, select Windows logo key Go to weather.
Microsoft Edge Browser
With Microsoft Edge, you can get live weather updates every time you search the web. Microsoft Edge shows you the local temperature in the top left corner of every new tab, so you always know what to expect before you head out. You can also view the air quality index and get a more detailed weather summary in a separate tab by selecting the Weather icon.
Use your favorite weather apps.
Already have a weather app you like? You can download it to your device by visiting the Microsoft App Store. Use the search bar to find free and paid weather apps that can be easily added to your app library. If you like to see weather forecasts on the news, you can download your favorite news app to see local updates.
Looking for more tips on Windows 11? Check out the Windows Learning Center for more helpful articles. And if you haven’t upgraded your operating system yet, you can check your device’s compatibility and upgrade to Windows 11 today.
