How to Add Weather Info to Ubuntu Top Menu Bar
Weather info on the Ubuntu top menu bar puts the current temperature right next to your clock so you do not need to open a browser tab to check the forecast. This setup uses a GNOME Shell extension (a small add-on that brings extra features to your desktop screen).
Ubuntu running GNOME version 40 and newer supports community extensions that you can install through your web browser or the Extension Manager app. A weather add-on places a tiny temperature readout and a sky icon right on your main panel, and clicking it opens a full forecast window.
Install the “Gnome Weather” app from your App Center or via Terminal. Then, search for and install the “Weather O’Clock” GNOME Shell extension, ensuring compatibility with your GNOME version. The weather information will then appear on your top menu bar.
Install Gnome Weather package
The Gnome Weather package provides the core weather data needed to get your Ubuntu weather menu working. You can install it quickly by opening your terminal with Ctrl+Alt+T and running sudo apt install gnome-weather, or by searching for it in the Ubuntu Software Center.
To avoid potential conflicts between Snap and Deb packages, use these commands:
- For the Deb version:
sudo apt install gnome-weather - For the Snap version:
sudo snap install gnome-weather
Open the Weather Indicator app, search for your city, and lock in your location. Setting this location ensures the weather data displayed matches your area accurately.
Install Weather O’Clock Extension
The Weather O’Clock extension adds the actual weather display to your Ubuntu top bar by connecting your system to a weather source. You can install it by opening Extension Manager, searching for Weather O’Clock, and turning it on.
Search for "Extension Manager" in your App Center to make management easier.
Open that tool once the download finishes, search for 'Weather O'Clock', choose a version compatible with your GNOME Shell, and click install.
Weather data should appear on the top bar once the installation finishes.
Conclusion
Weather information now sits on the Ubuntu top bar, providing quick updates without requiring extra apps.
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