5 Best Fixes for Weather Widget Not Updating on Mac

With the launch of macOS Sonoma, Apple introduced widgets for Mac users. You can add widgets for almost all installed apps on your Mac. One of the best widgets to use is the Weather widget for real-time updates.

Users complain about seeing no weather data with the Weather widget on Mac. If you are facing the same issue, this post shares solutions to fix the Weather widget not working or updating on Mac.

1. Check Location Settings

If the Weather widget is malfunctioning on your Mac, first check if your Mac can access your current location. The widget displays the most accurate data when it detects your exact current location. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Press Command + Spacebar to open Spotlight Search.

2. Type “Privacy & Security” and press Return.

Step 2: Click on Location Services on the right side.

Step 3: Enable Location Services.

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Step 5: Close the window and check if the problem is solved.

Alternatively, you can choose to select your current location in the Weather widget. Here’s how.

Step 1: Right-click the Weather widget on your Mac home screen and select Edit Widgets.

Step 2: Click on My Location.

Step 3: Enter your location and select it.

Step 4: Click Done to confirm.

2. Turn Off Low Data Mode

The Weather widget requires a stable internet connection to update temperature data. If you encounter the ‘Forecast Failed’ error, ensure that Low Data Mode is disabled on your Mac.

Step 1: Use the Command + Spacebar keyboard shortcut to open Spotlight Search, then type ‘Wi-Fi’ and press Return.

Step 2: Click on Details next to connected Wi-Fi network.

Step 3: Disable Low Data Mode by toggling it off and clicking Done.

Close the window to check if the problem is solved. For faster Wi-Fi speeds, read our guide to find the best Wi-Fi channel on your Mac.

3. Remove and Add Widget Again

To force quit and relaunch the Weather widget on your Mac, follow these steps:

Step 1: Right-click the Weather widget on your Mac home screen and select Remove Widget.

Step 2: Right-click on your home screen and select Edit Widgets.

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Step 3: Search for the Weather widget, select it, and click Done to add it back to your home screen.

4. Use Safe Mode

If the Weather widget is not loading or updating, troubleshoot the issue using Safe Mode. Safe Mode is an advanced troubleshooting method that restarts your Mac with only the system apps, preventing third-party apps from loading. The steps for Safe Mode vary for Macs with M-series chips and those with Intel chips.

For Macs With M-Series Chip

Step 1: Click the Apple logo and select Shut Down.

Step 2: After your Mac shuts down, press and hold the Power Button until you see the two startup options – Macintosh HD and Options.

Step 3: Select Macintosh HD while holding the Shift key and select ‘Continue in Safe Mode.’

After your Mac boots up, check if the Weather widget updates the data.

For Macs With Intel Chip

Step 1: Click the Apple logo and select Restart.
Step 2: Restart your Mac and hold the Shift key until the login window appears.
Step 3: Sign in and check the Weather widget.

5. Update macOS

If none of the solutions work, we suggest updating your macOS version.

Step 1: Press Command + Spacebar to open Spotlight Search, type Check For Software Updates, and press Return. Step 2: If an update is available, download and install it.

After your Mac reboots, check if the Weather widget updates details.

Use the Weather Widget on Your Mac

These solutions will help if the Weather widget is not working or updating on your Mac. The new macOS Sonoma has many upgrades up its sleeve. If you have upgraded to macOS Sonoma from macOS Ventura, check out our post to learn about the new features with the upgrade.