Download [VERIFIED] Weather Widgets For Android
Roselee Pando
Android weather widgets will be easy to get if you are running Android 12 or 13. Simply tap and hold on to any empty space on your home screen, select Widgets, and expand Weather. Then simply tap and hold on to your widget of preference and drag it to your home screen.
While the weather widget from Android 12 is exclusive to newer Android devices, another popular tool is the Google weather shortcut. The difference with the shortcut is that it will show up as an icon on your home screen, with no information. It will look just like any other app. A widget will showcase information, such as the current temperature and further details. Check out our guide on how to get the Google Weather shortcut on you Android device for more details.
There are countless weather apps available in the Google Play Store, many of which include homescreen widgets. However, it's often difficult to determine which app offers the best widgets for your needs. The description pages for these apps may list features and functionality, but they often leave out one crucial element: screenshots of the widgets themselves. Without seeing the widgets in action, it's hard to know how they'll look on your favorite Android tablet's home screen and if they'll provide the information you're looking for.
Despite this challenge, weather widgets are an incredibly convenient way to keep track of the weather without having to open the actual app. On top of that, they're crucial to getting the most out of your device's home screen. For instance, when waking up in the morning, you can quickly check your home screen to see what you should wear for the day before checking your favorite Android apps. And you wouldn't want to be caught in the rain without a rain jacket or umbrella either. So in this roundup, we'll explore some of the best weather widgets for Android, so you can find the perfect one to suit your needs.
Geometric Weather is completely free to use, yet it manages to offer a plethora of options and a bunch of widgets. These highly customizable widgets range from 2x1, 2x2, 3x1, 3x2, 4x1, 4x2, and 4x3, with 13 in total to choose from that vary in theme. There are numerous possibilities; you can check the weather for the day or week ahead, access the hourly forecast, or even keep an eye on the weather in multiple cities all at once.
NOAA Weather Unofficial is a competent weather app that offers five separate weather widgets that range from 4x2, 2x1, 1x1, and 5x1 in size. You can choose to auto-locate your location or set a defined location. Update intervals range from 15-minutes to 4-hours, and you can even set a manual time to update your forecast. As you would expect, you can choose from Celsius or Fahrenheit for your temps.
You can also set your speed units as well as a distance measuring preference. Heck, you can even configure what the widget does when you touch it, should you prefer to launch the app or simply adjust the widget's settings. Really, my only issue with this release is the fact that you can't remove the app's advertisements, though this hardly interferes with the title's widgets. Plus, there is a paid version available that forgoes advertisements.
Yahoo Weather is one of the better-looking weather apps out there, and it sports a clean design that's easy to read. Of course, the downside of this app is that you'll be using a Yahoo release, but besides that, this is a competent weather app supported by advertisements. You can expect to find seven weather widgets, and they range in size from 1x2, 2x2, 4x1, and 4x2.
When selecting a widget, you can choose whether to show a background or a relevant user-submitted Flickr image, which will show the photographers name in the bottom left corner. You can also select a specific location (if you're following more than one). The 2x2 and 4x1 widgets are resizable; however, the other sizes aren't, so what you see is what you get. So if you're into theming your device, you may want to go with a weather app that offers better customization options for its widgets. Beyond that, Yahoo Weather is a solid option if you're looking for an assortment of static weather widgets.
TOH Talent Team's Weather Forecast is one of the more generic apps on today's list, but I'm happy to report that it indeed offers some exceptional widgets. There are eight widgets in total, and they range in size from 4x1, 4x2, 4x3, and 4x4, and you can choose to display them with a transparent background or with weather-based backgrounds that change with the forecast. The app itself is free, though it does contain ads that you can't remove, so it doesn't look as good as some of the subscription apps, but it is definitely serviceable, especially if you're only interested in the widgets.
1Weather is a release that I've spent a lot of time with over the years and was my primary weather app for a time. While I've had some issues with inaccurate reporting, this is not an issue across the board, so like all weather apps, you have to decide which offers the most accurate info for your area. When it comes to 1Weather's widgets, there are 12 in total, and they range from 1x1, 2x1, 2x2, 2x3, 3x4, 4x1, 4x2, and 4x3.
Of course, the majority displays your current weather temp and conditions, though if you delve into the rest, you'll see that the current time, extended weather reports, not to mention the date, are all present in one form or another. The widgets aren't resizable, but they have some customization options to make them unique. There are numerous layout styles, light and dark background color options, custom accent colors, and the ability to change the opacity level. You can also choose a specific location to show the weather for if you're following more than one. Hands down 1Weather has some of the best weather widgets currently.
CARROT Weather is easily one of the best-looking apps on our list today and is a competent replacement for Dark Sky, a gorgeous weather app that Apple purchased. Besides the exceptional design of this release, the app offers an entertaining hook. You see, each weather report is filled with hilariously twisted forecasts, giving the app an amusing personality, and best of all, this snark carries over into the app's widgets.
The downside is that there are only two widgets available, and they range from 3x2 to 4x1. Plus, you'll have to purchase a monthly or yearly subscription in order to use the widgets, as they're not available for free. However, the small price is more than worth it for the sheer amount of amusement you'll get. For the most part, these are very simple widgets without customization options that offer the current temp, the highs and lows for the day, and of course, a snarky dose of text within the widget that makes looking at your screen a pleasure.
Today Weather offers the most widgets out of all for the apps in today's list. Twenty-three in total, to be exact. These widgets range from 1x1, 2x1, 2x2, 3x2, 4x1, and 4x2 in size, and they offer many theming options, including your choice of background color, text color, icon color, and even your icon set. There are also a few widgets with backgrounds that will change appearance according to your local forecast. Best of all, you can purchase this app in its entirety for a single price, or you can simply subscribe to remove the app's ads, though I'd personally opt to unlock the entirety of the app for $6.99.
Weather by WeatherBug gives you free access to all kinds of useful information to keep you informed about the current weather and any weather-related events. You can get hourly and 10-day forecasts as well as 20 different weather maps. One really cool feature of Weather by WeatherBug is the Spark Lightning Alerts, which will let you know if there's any lightning in the area.
I've jumped back and forth between many different weather apps over the years, and I always seem to return to AccuWeather for one reason or another. Is it the best looking app out there? No, it's not. What's interesting is that Accuweather took on the hyperlocal weather mantel, similar to what Weather Underground used to offer before it was bought out, which allows for more accuracy for your specific area. While these reports aren't perfect, I do find that AccuWeather is the most accurate app for my area.
There's a total of ten widgets available, and they range from 3x3, 4x1, 4x2, and 4x5; however, only six of them are free. You'll have a choice of dark or white backgrounds for all widgets, and you can manually set the transparency. The 4x1 widgets even let you select rounded corners for a modern look. You can unlock additional features and an ad-free experience with a paid monthly or yearly subscription. The Premium plan simply removes ads, while the Premium+ subscription provides access to enhanced forecast data, more customization options like persistent notifications and hourly forecast graphs, as well as four additional widgets.
YoWindow is a free weather app that contains advertisements and in-app purchases, though there is also a premium version for those with the change to spare. This is definitely a gorgeous app, thanks to its wonderful backgrounds and animations. But of course, we are here to talk about widgets, and YoWindow offers six of them. They range from 1x1, 2x1, 4x1, and 4x2. These widgets are highly customizable, and so you can choose the transparency level, background color, text color, theme, and weather icon. So if you're into theming and customization, YoWindow Weather is a great choice.
Weawow is a beautiful and very detailed weather app that's completely free and doesn't have any ads; however, there are in-app purchases in the form of one-time and monthly donations. Weawow is also really user-friendly, with a customizable layout and tons of detailed weather information like temperature, rain, wind, pressure, UV index, and more. Along with a weather map, radar, and notifications to keep you up-to-date on the latest weather changes, there are 13 stunning, customizable widgets to display on your homescreen.
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