Best free weather apps for iPhone/iPad

These apps will blow you away with in-depth data, widgets and more.

Author

Lewis Wallace
December 23, 2023

When it comes to weather apps, everyone’s got their own particular set of wants and needs.

Apple’s own Weather app works fine for me (especially now that it’s got some of Dark Sky’s finest features baked into it). But there’s a wide world of free weather apps for iPhone and iPad. Our new guide showcases five of the best, along with some other unique offerings.

This weekend’s forecast: Wintry with a chance of downloads.

Also in this edition of The Weekender:

Enjoy your weekend!

— Lewis Wallace, managing editor

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