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Weather widget and UV index guides

How to read the widgets, plan around UV and heat, and fit a quick weather check into commutes, runs and outdoor work.

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Widgets and forecasts

Choosing a widget size and reading the seven-day forecast.

  • Weather widgets guide
    Choose and use Weather widgets for Android: small, medium and large layouts, UV peaks, refresh behavior, location privacy and offline cache.
  • 7-Day Weather Widget: Plan the Week Ahead
    How to read a 7-day weather forecast on Android: highs and lows, humidity, daily max UV, how accurate day 7 really is, and when to check again before plans.

UV index and sun protection

What each UV level means and how reminders turn the forecast into a habit.

Planning your day

Heat, humidity and UV for outdoor work, runs, dog walks and the school run.