Open the Garmin Connect app.
Select More (bottom right).
Select Settings.
Select Phone Permissions.
Select Manage Permissions.
Select Permissions.
Select Location.
Select Allow all the time.
If "Allow all the time" is not an available option, toggle Location On.
For optimal results, enable Precise Location if available.
Power your Android phone off and back on.
Power your Garmin device off and back on.
Open the Garmin Connect app.
Sync your device.
Select your product to confirm this information applies to you
Weather Widget Displays Wrong Information on My Garmin Device
If your Garmin® device is missing or not updating weather information, review the troubleshooting steps listed below. See the video below for troubleshooting steps on the most common issues related to weather information on your Garmin device.
I See One of the Following Messages When Viewing the Weather Widget
Widget displays an exclamation icon
Weather data is not available
Waiting for data
- This likely means you are located a long distance from the nearest weather station. This results in no weather information being displayed for your current area.
If you are seeing any of these in the weather widget, review each section of this FAQ. Click on one of the links to go to the section:
The Weather Widget Is Showing Old Weather Data or Incorrect Temperatures
The Weather Widget Information Does Not Match the Weather App on My Smartphone
Common Troubleshooting Steps
Try each step below which should resolve most issues described above:
Power your Phone and Garmin device off, then back on.
May need to be repeated after performing additional troubleshooting suggestions.
Confirm the Garmin device is paired and connected to the phone through the Garmin Connect™ app.
For GPS capable Garmin devices, start an outdoor activity and briefly step outdoors to acquire GPS signal.
For iOS devices, make sure the Garmin Connect app is open and/or running in the background. Force closing the app will result in missing weather data.
Enable Location Permissions
Select an option below to reveal steps on how to enable Location permissions.
Open the Settings app on your iOS device.
Select Privacy & Security.
Select Location Services.
Toggle on if needed.
Select the Garmin 'Connect' app.
Ensure Allow Location Access is set to Always.
For optimal results, enable Precise Location.
Power your iOS device off and back on.
Power your Garmin device off and back on.
Open the Garmin Connect app.
Sync your device.
The Weather Widget Is Showing Old Weather Data or Incorrect Temperatures
Weather data is requested once every 20 minutes at most. Power your phone and Garmin device off and back on. Sync your device to refresh the most up to date weather data. Weather data can appear less accurate than the current temperature if it has not been updated recently.
If the weather data has been updated recently, confirm that your temperature units are set correctly.
The Weather Widget Information Does Not Match the Weather App on My Smartphone
Weather information displayed on your device is collected from the closest official weather station and may be different than what displays in your weather app on your phone. Local airports will be the most common official weather stations. Some of our newer models have the option to update the current location using GPS.
Some newer models have a feature that allow you to add weather locations on your watch, you can find steps and compatible devices in: How Do I Add Weather Locations to My Garmin Wearable.
With some older models, you can manually set a fixed location for the weather in the Garmin Connect app. If you have a device that is compatible with this feature you can set a fixed location by following the steps below.
NOTE: You will not see this option in your User Settings if you do not have a device compatible with this feature.
Open the Garmin Connect app.
Select More (bottom right).
Select Settings.
Select User Settings.
Select Weather Location.
Select Use Fixed Location.
Select Fixed Location.
Drop the pin on the map in the desired location.
Select Set Location.
This screen will then show your set location and tell you which of your paired devices the feature will be applied to.
How Does Weather Information Work With Connect IQ™ Apps?
Connect IQ™ developers create unique applications that can be loaded to your device to view various weather information. How this information is obtained and configured will vary by app and developer. Questions about data or configuration of the app would need to be directed to the developer of the app.
How Do I Change the Weather Measurement Units?
Some models will require you to change measurement units in the Garmin Connect app only and some models will need you to update units in the app as well as on the Garmin device. For specific details refer to your owner's manual.
Open the Garmin Connect app.
Select More (bottom right).
Select Settings.
Select User Settings.
Select Measurement Units.
Set to Statute, Metric, or Statute UK.
Sync your device.
For select models you can change the unit of measure in the Garmin Connect app. For specific details see your owner's manual.
Open the Garmin Connect app.
Select More ( bottom right).
Select Garmin Devices.
Select your model.
Select General, Device Settings, or System.
Select Format.
Set your Measurement Units.
Steps may vary based on model. See your owner's manual for specific steps.
Access the menu on your device.
Select
Settings.Select System.
Select Format.
Select Units.
Select Temperature.
Select Fahrenheit or Celsius.
Sync your device.
Steps will not be available for all models. For details see your owner's manual.
Navigate to the Weather Glance on your Watch.
Select the Weather Glance.
Press and hold the menu button (will vary by model).
Select Weather Options.
Update Current Location, Temperature units, and Pressure units.
Widget Gallery
NOTE: Air Quality data will display on compatible devices that are located in the continental United States. Outside of the U.S., Air Quality data may not be available.
High and Low Temperatures on the Weather Widget Glance
The current temperature screen for the weather widget includes a forecasted high and low temperature for the day.
High Temperature: provides a daytime time high for the hours between 6am - 6pm.
Low Temperature: provides an overnight low for the hours between 6pm - 6am for the following morning.
NOTE: The weather widget screen will vary between models
