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About CNN Weather

Know more. Plan better. Live easier. CNN Weather combines expert meteorologists, live coverage, and precise radar so you always know what's coming next. New this season: home screen widgets keep your forecast in view, and saved locations let you track weather anywhere that matters to you. Inside the app: Expert-led storm coverage Real insights from real meteorologists. Interactive radar Simplified visuals for a complex sky. Home screen widgets Your forecast, without the extra tap. Multiple saved locations Keep an eye on everywhere you care about. Hourly, daily, and weekly forecasts The details that matter, right on time.

CNN Weather details

CNN Weather is a free Weather app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, developed by CNN Interactive Group, Inc. It is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1,334 ratings on the App Store, requires iOS 17.0 or later and is 117 MB to download. It was first released on May 11, 2026 and last updated on September 21, 2026.

Category
Weather
Rating
4.7 / 5 (1,334 ratings)
Price
Free
Current version
1.10
Size
117 MB
Requires
iOS 17.0 or later
Compatibility
iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
Languages
English
Age rating
12+
Released
May 11, 2026
Last updated
September 21, 2026
Developer
CNN Interactive Group, Inc.

Ratings breakdown

5 stars 83% (1,102) 4 stars 9% (126) 3 stars 3% (42) 2 stars 2% (21) 1 star 3% (43)

What’s new in CNN Weather

We're listening to your feedback and continuing to make improvements to enhance your experience. Please update the app to ensure you always have the latest version.

Version 1.10 · Updated September 21, 2026

CNN Weather app privacy

The developer, CNN Interactive Group, Inc., reported these privacy practices to Apple.

Data Used to Track You

The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:

  • Location: Coarse Location
  • Identifiers: User ID

Data Linked to You

The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:

  • Contact Info: Email Address, Name
  • Location: Coarse Location
  • Identifiers: User ID

Used for: Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality

Data Not Linked to You

The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:

  • Contact Info: Name
  • Usage Data: Advertising Data, Product Interaction
  • Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data

Used for: Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, App Functionality

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CNN Weather vs. alternatives
App Rating Price Last updated
CNN Weather 4.7 / 5 (1,334 ratings) Free September 21, 2026
Acme Weather 4.7 / 5 (2,746) Free Sep 15, 2026
Element: Weather Radar 4.5 / 5 (1,446) Free Apr 28, 2026
Flash Weather: Future Radar 4.4 / 5 (103) Free Sep 22, 2026
Precip - Rain Forecast & Alert 4.8 / 5 (5,969) Free Sep 22, 2026
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