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Apple Weather adds two convenient new features in iOS 27

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Why This Matters

Apple's iOS 27 update introduces small but practical improvements to the Weather app, surfacing rain and wind data that was previously buried in submenus. While minor compared to bigger changes across Wallet, Calendar, and Messages, these tweaks show Apple's continued focus on refining everyday usability for consumers.

Key Takeaways

Apple Weather adds two convenient features in iOS 27 that make it easier to track rain and wind forecasts. Here are the details.

iOS 27‘s Weather app adds rain and wind forecast views to home page

iOS 27 is packed with new features for Apple Wallet, Calendar, Notes, Messages, and more.

While Apple Weather is lighter on changes, there are two convenient additions worth noting:

Rain forecast view Wind forecast view

Essentially, Apple has taken a bunch of data that was previously buried behind different menus and hidden screens and made it conveniently front and center.

We’re all familiar with the default forecast view in the Weather app. It’s one of the first things you see every time you open the app.

In iOS 27, Apple has split the forecast view into three options: Conditions, Precipitation, and Wind.

Conditions is the same view that was there before. But now, you can tap the new rain and wind icons to switch to Precipitation and Wind views.

When you hit each icon, both the hourly and 10-day forecasts instantly change.

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