How is the durability of AccuWeather?
AccuWeather's app durability has drawn widespread criticism from users. Of 88 mentions, 76 are negative and 10 are positive. Users report frequent crashes, failure to open, and persistent bugs that remain after reinstalling. The app is described as unreliable and degraded in quality compared to past performance. Average ratings have stayed low, around 1 to 2 stars, with a brief rise in early 2026 followed by a sharp decline in August 2026.
What customers praise
Customers praise AccuWeather for access to historical data and detailed forecasts for specific locations. The app provides useful long-range outlooks and maintains an intuitive interface for basic weather checks. Some users value hourly precipitation trends and wind speed details, though other features have flaws. Positive feedback is rare and mostly from users who have not experienced recent app failures.
What customers said:
- „App shows precipation only on 1:31 a.m.“
- „I have to close the app and reopen it“
- „The app has Way too many bugs !!“
Common complaints
The app frequently crashes and fails to open. Users report it stops responding during use and must be reopened repeatedly. Notification issues persist, with temperature displays failing to stay visible in the notification bar despite multiple attempts. Problems continue after deleting and reinstalling the app, suggesting underlying technical issues. Performance is significantly worse than in previous years.
What customers said:
- „Sometimes it won't even open !!“
- „Accuweather used to be a good app , now it is absolute crap“
- „They now lock you from putting the current temperature at the top of your today screen…“
„They now lock you from putting the current temperature at the top of your today screen unless you get premium+“
How it has changed over time
Durability declined sharply over time. In 2025, the app averaged 1.5 to 2 stars, with users reporting it once worked well but now fails to open regularly. By 2026, ratings dropped to 1 star in multiple months, particularly in August 2026. Negative mentions of crashes, bugs, and unresponsiveness rose significantly, indicating worsening app stability. Users who once trusted the app now describe it as unreliable and poorly maintained.
What customers said:
- „it was a good app years ago, but not anymore“
- „This app has never been right“
- „The name is incorrect as well.“
Practical takeaways
AccuWeather is unreliable for critical weather decisions due to frequent failures and inconsistent updates. Many users report better performance with alternatives like Zoom Earth or The Weather Channel. If using AccuWeather, limit it to basic forecasts and avoid premium features because of intrusive ads and poor value.
What customers said:
- „It's so inaccurate, most of the time the rain forecasts are way off“
- „it is wrong about 99% of the time“
- „they are absolutely rubbish and totally inaccurate“
Over time
Data as table
| Month | Avg. rating | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08 | 1.93 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 1.50 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 2.00 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 1.00 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 1.50 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 2.00 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 2026-05 | 2.20 | 5 |
| 2026-06 | 2.00 | 8 |
| 2026-07 | 1.71 | 7 |
| 2026-08 | 1.00 | 3 |
Sentiment over time
Data as table
| Month | Positive | Neutral | Negative | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08 | 7% | 0% | 93% | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 0% | 0% | 100% | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 20% | 0% | 80% | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 0% | 0% | 100% | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 0% | 0% | 100% | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 0% | 0% | 100% | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 0% | 0% | 100% | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 0% | 0% | 100% | 1 |
| 2026-05 | 0% | 0% | 100% | 5 |
| 2026-06 | 13% | 0% | 88% | 8 |
| 2026-07 | 0% | 29% | 71% | 7 |
| 2026-08 | 0% | 0% | 100% | 3 |
Customer voices
Short excerpts - full reviews are available at the original source.
„now it doesnt even open 99% of the time“
„This has gone on despite deleting the app and reinstalling“
„welp, that's gone now“
„android alert : A background app is consuming too much battery“
„have been for months!“
Cite this page
Citatio (2026). AccuWeather Durability: customer reviews September 2026. Retrieved 19 August 2026 from https://citatio.ai/accuweather-reviews/durability/
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