The Pixel smartphones from Google have been celebrated for their streamlined Android interface and prompt updates over the years. However, an increasing number of users have recently come forward to report annoying bugs impacting some of the device’s core functionalities. The most recent concern? A bug in the Pixel weather widget is providing users with outdated weather information, raising worries about software reliability.
A number of Pixel users have flocked to Reddit and Google’s support community to share issues regarding the “At a Glance” weather widget. Although the widget accurately shows the current temperature, the forecast for the remainder of the day often reflects yesterday’s data.
User feedback indicates that the problem has been ongoing for several days and affects various Pixel models, including the Pixel 7 and Pixel 8a. One Reddit participant mentioned their device exhibited incorrect forecasts for three days straight, while another validated that the bug exists on Android versions 13, 14, and even on the beta for Android 15.
Interestingly, when the full Pixel Weather app is launched, it seems to provide correct data, implying that the issue may be related specifically to the widget’s synchronization features. This has led some users to theorize that a desynchronization error might be preventing the widget from updating its forecast in real-time.
Although the glitch seems to mainly impact older Pixel models such as the Pixel 7 and 8a, there haven’t been confirmed instances of this issue affecting the latest Pixel 9 series—at least for the time being. Nevertheless, due to the nature of software glitches, there’s a chance that the issue could expand if it’s not swiftly resolved.
In one Google support discussion, a Pixel 8a user recounted an experience where their lock screen displayed the previous day’s forecast as today’s weather in the morning, and then showed today’s forecast as tomorrow’s in the evening. Such inconsistencies have resulted in confusion and distress for users who depend on the widget for everyday planning.
The weather widget malfunction marks just the latest in a series of issues that have afflicted Pixel devices following Google’s feature rollout in March. That update, intended to enhance user experience, ended up introducing a variety of new challenges:
Google has recognized some of these issues and is reportedly working on solutions. In the interim, users are left to either find workarounds or await the next software patch.
While Google has yet to officially address the weather widget problem, several theories have surfaced among the user community. The most plausible cause appears to be a synchronization issue between the widget and Google’s weather servers. Since the complete app provides accurate information, it could be that the widget is holding onto outdated data and not refreshing it correctly.
Another potential reason could be linked to changes made during the March feature rollout, which may have unintentionally influenced how the widget gathers and presents forecast data. Some users have even speculated a connection to Google’s Gemini AI integration, although that remains unverified.
Until Google rolls out an official fix, users experiencing the issue can attempt the following temporary measures:
However, these actions may not remedy the issue for everyone, and many users are simply awaiting a server-side or software update from Google to resolve the problem fully.
Even though Pixel devices continue to provide one of the most favorable Android experiences available, the latest string of bugs is starting to damage their reputation. With users increasingly depending on their smartphones for crucial daily tasks—such as weather information and alarms—Google must act quickly to regain user confidence.
