HD Weather Widget by The Waypoint

FAQ

Do I need an API key?

Yes. You need a free API key from OpenWeatherMap. Sign up at https://openweathermap.org/appid. The free tier includes 1,000 calls per day, which is more than enough for most sites.

How do I add weather to a post or page?

Use the shortcode:
[waypoint-weather lat=”48.0624″ lon=”-114.0733″ units=”F” size=”tall” forecast_days=”hide” override_title=”Bigfork, Montana, US”]

See Settings → HD Weather Widget for complete examples.

How do I add weather to a sidebar?

1. Go to Appearance → Widgets
2. Drag “HD Weather Widget by The Waypoint” to your sidebar
3. Configure the settings
4. Save

Can I show multiple locations?

Yes! Add multiple shortcodes or widgets with different locations.

Why isn’t the weather showing?

Common fixes:
* Make sure you saved your API key in Settings
* Wait 10-15 minutes for new API keys to activate
* Check city spelling (use exact names from OpenWeatherMap.org)
* Clear your cache (weather updates every 30 minutes)

What units are supported?

Both Fahrenheit (F) and Celsius (C) are supported.

Can I customize the appearance?

Yes, via shortcode parameters:
* units – F or C
* size – tall (default)
* forecast_days – 1-5 or hide
* hide_stats – 0 or 1
* show_link – 0 or 1
* override_title – Custom text
* background – Custom image URL

Is this plugin responsive?

Yes, the widget adapts to all screen sizes.

What browsers are supported?

All modern browsers. WebP images are used in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari 14+, with PNG fallback for older browsers.

Does this work with caching plugins?

Yes. Weather data is cached for 30 minutes via WordPress transients, compatible with all caching plugins.