The iPhone Weather app keeps a list of cities so you can check forecasts at a glance. If the list has cities you no longer need, you can remove them in a couple of seconds with a swipe or from the edit screen. This guide covers both methods, how to reorder cities, what to do about “My Location,” and how to remove cities from the Weather widget. The steps apply to current iOS versions and older iPhones like the iPhone 7.
Quick Answer
Open Weather, tap the list icon in the bottom-right corner, then swipe left on the city and tap the red Delete (trash) button.
Method 1: Swipe to Delete
- Open the Weather app.
- Tap the list icon (three lines with dots) in the bottom-right corner to see all your cities.
- Swipe left on the city you want to remove.
- Tap the red trash (Delete) button.
Method 2: Edit the List
- In the city list, tap the ⋯ (More) button at the top right.
- Tap Edit List.
- Tap the red minus next to a city, then tap Delete.
- Drag the handle (three lines) on the right to reorder cities.
- Tap Done.
Remove “My Location”
My Location can’t be deleted like other cities; it appears when Weather has location access. To remove it, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > Weather and choose Never. Weather then only shows cities you’ve added (and Weather notifications for your location stop).
Remove a City From the Weather Widget
- Touch and hold the Weather widget on your Home Screen or Lock Screen.
- Tap Edit Widget.
- Tap Location and choose another city or My Location.
Widgets show one location each; removing a city from the app’s list doesn’t change widgets already set to that city until you edit them.
Add a City Back
In the city list, use the search box at the top to find a city or airport, then tap Add.
Cities on Other Devices
If iCloud syncs your Weather locations, deleting a city on your iPhone may also remove it from your iPad or Mac. Syncing depends on your iOS version and iCloud settings.
Troubleshooting
- No list icon: update iOS; older versions show the list by tapping the list button at the bottom right of any city page.
- City comes back: it may be synced from another device, or set in a widget or notification; check those.
- Can’t swipe: try the Edit List method instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a limit to how many cities I can add?
Apple doesn’t publish a strict limit for most users, but a long list is slower to scroll. Remove ones you don’t use.
How do I set a default city?
Drag it to the top of the list; the first city appears when you open Weather (after My Location if it’s enabled).
Does this work on iPad?
Yes. The Weather app on iPad uses the same steps.
Summary
- Open Weather and tap the list icon.
- Swipe left on a city and tap Delete.
- Or use More > Edit List.
- Turn off Location Services for Weather to hide My Location.
Kermit Matthews is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with more than a decade of experience writing technology guides. He has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Computer Science and has spent much of his professional career in IT management.
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