There are two types of people, one who likes to monitor the current situation on a daily basis. And the second one, who enjoys the surprises the weather brings. Apple’s weather map is a feature designed specifically for the first of its kind. Although what exactly is it and how to use weather maps on iPhone or iPad? Well, here are all your answers.
Apple’s default Weather app has lagged behind its competitors for years. However, with features like weather maps, it looks like the app is coming into its own. So without further ado, learn how to get the most out of it.
What is the weather map on iPhone?
As the name suggests, this feature combines two terms, weather and map. Integrated with iOS 15, this feature allows you to see a panoramic/map view of the temperature, precipitation, or air quality of the area. Let’s see how.
How to view Interactive Weather Map on iPhone
Step 1: Launch the Weather app.
Step 2: Tap the map icon from the bottom left of the screen.
Step 3: Now, you will see the weather map of the current location.
Step 4: You can pinch in/out to zoom in according to your needs. Or drag your finger across the map to switch locations.
Step 5: After the observation is complete, tap Done to close the weather map.
Another way to access the weather map is to open the Weather app, scroll down until you see the map, and tap it to see the weather map.
View Full Screen Weather Map of other locations
You can also see weather maps for other places you’ve added to your favorites, such as the city you plan to visit or where your parents or children live.
Let us show you how to add a location as a favorite and then check the weather map of that location.
Step 1: In the Weather app, tap the hamburger icon (three dots and line icon) from the bottom right corner of the screen.
Step 2: Tap the search field and find the city name or airport code.
Step 3: Select the location from the search results to see the location forecast.
Step 4: Tap Add from the top right corner to add it to your favorites list.
Step 5: Next, select the location from the list.
Step 6: You can now select the map icon or scroll down and tap on the weather map.
To check the weather map of another place, you can also go to the weather map section and tap the hamburger icon (three dots and line icon) from the top right corner and tap the location. that mind.
Note: To return to the current location’s weather map at any time, tap the slanted arrow icon in the top right corner.
How to check precipitation forecast, current temperature and air quality
By default, Apple’s Weather app displays a precipitation map. You can change that to see a weather map of current temperature and air quality.
Step 1: When viewing the weather map in full screen, tap the layer icon from the upper right corner.
Step 2: Here, you can choose one of the following two ways,
- Rainfall: You’ll see a 12-hour precipitation forecast at the bottom.
- Tap the play icon to see a pattern of precipitation movement on the map, or manually move the slider to a specific time.
- Tap the up/down arrow icon next to the play icon and select Next Hour Forecast or 12-Hour Forecast (not available in all countries or regions) by option.
- Temperature: The index measures temperature from -40 to 55 degrees. You can see the color bar to understand the temperature range. Swipe on the map to see the temperatures of different locations.
- Air Quality: Apple’s weather map will show AQI by area. Again, you can color match the index to determine the current state.
In addition to tracking weather changes via the map, you can also enable severe weather alerts on the default Weather app. Thanks to that, you will be notified when there is heavy rain, tornadoes, etc.
How to read weather maps on iPhone
You may have observed the range of colors presented in weather maps. It varies according to the parameter and its scope. Refer to the color bar at the top left of the screen to read/understand the weather conditions.
While the rest is easy to understand, the color temperature bar can be confusing. Check out the list below for some clarification,
- Dark green: Extreme cold (Below 32°F or 0°C)
- Light green: Cold (32–59°F or 0–15°C)
- Green: Medium (between 59–68°F or 15–20°C)
- Yellow: Slightly warm (68–77°F or 20–25°C)
- Orange: Warm (77–86°F or 25–30°C)
- Red: Extremely hot (above 86°F or 30°C)
Another confusion you may encounter is understanding the weather icon used and the horizontal bars that the app uses for the 10-day forecast. Previously, check out the glossary of weather app icons that Apple uses. For bars, let us help you.
The horizontal bar provides a view of the day’s temperature range. Notably, the length of the bar represents the temperature change; The longer the bar, the more variation there is. Furthermore, the white dot on the bar represents the current temperature.
Note: If you feel it is showing wrong temperature, follow this guide to fix iPhone Weather showing wrong temperature.
Use Weather Maps to measure climate change
As mentioned in the introduction, Apple is finally rolling out the Weather app. Furthermore, the tech giant has finally introduced the Weather app for iPad and Mac with iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura respectively.
And we’re all ready, aren’t we? Let us know what you think about Apple’s efforts to improve the Weather app in the comments section below.
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