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What Channel Is The Weather Channel On?

The Weather Channel is the most trustworthy source for weather in the country. I’ve got all the details on how you can tune in and stay in the know about your local forecast.

Some folks may think the Weather Channel is a bit outdated—I mean, we’ve all got a weather app in the palm of our hands now. For sunny days and light winds, sure, your phone’s weather app’ll suffice. But if some Twisters-type shenanigans go down near you, it’s good to have trustworthy meteorologists giving you real-time updates to help keep you safe.

That’s where the Weather Channel comes in. Broadcasting weather-related programming 24/7, the Weather Channel is the dependable source you need for up-to-date weather information. I’ve compiled the Weather Channel’s channel number in over 50 cities for popular TV providers like DIRECTV and Xfinity.

The Weather Channel is also available to stream, both on live TV streaming services and on its own subscription-based app. I’ll go into detail on the best (and cheapest) Weather Channel streaming options below after I get you those local channel numbers.

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What channel is the Weather Channel on near me?

The Weather Channel is offered on most TV platforms. The table I’ve compiled below shows what number to flip to to watch the Weather Channel on six top providers in over 50 major markets.

If you don’t see your city listed, enter your zip into the service-finder tool above to get information on which TV services are available near you.

Weather Channel channel numbers in major U.S. cities

City Cox channel DIRECTV channel DISH channel Optimum channel Spectrum channel Xfinity channel
Albuquerque, NM 362 214 53
Anchorage, AK 362 214
Atlanta, GA 362 214 41 32
Austin, TX 362 214 45
Bakersfield, CA 362 214 85
Baltimore, MD 362 214 62
Boston, MA 362 214 47
Bronx, NY 362 214 62 93
Brooklyn, NY 362 214 62 93
Buffalo, NY 362 214 37
Charlotte, NC 362 214 41
Chicago, IL 362 214 99
Cincinnati, OH 362 214 41
Cleveland, OH 29 362 214 41
Colorado Springs, CO 362 214 61
Columbus, OH 362 214 15
Dallas, TX 362 214 95
Denver, CO 362 214 45
Detroit, MI 362 214 42
El Paso, TX 362 214 30
Fort Lauderdale, FL 362 214 27
Fort Worth, TX 362 214 95
Fresno, CA 362 214 22
Honolulu, HI 362 214 121
Houston, TX 362 214 27
Indianapolis, IN 362 214 28 22
Jacksonville, FL 362 214 16
Kansas City, MO 362 214 31
Las Vegas, NV 44 362 214
Los Angeles, CA 362 214 39
Louisville, KY 362 214 3
Memphis, TN 362 214 55
Miami, FL 362 214 27
Milwaukee, WI 362 214 64
Minneapolis, MN 362 214 58
Nashville, TN 362 214 52
New Orleans, LA 18 362 214
New York, NY 362 214 62 93
Oklahoma City, OK 66 362 214
Orlando, FL 362 214 27 58
Philadelphia, PA 362 214 45
Phoenix, AZ 55 362 214
Pittsburgh, PA 362 214 35
Portland, OR 362 214 47
Sacramento, CA 362 214 102
Salt Lake City, UT 362 214 47
San Antonio, TX 362 214 36
San Diego, CA 22 362 214 46
San Francisco, CA 362 214 61
San Jose, CA 362 214 59 61
Seattle, WA 362 214 78
St. Louis, MO 362 214 97
St. Paul, MN 362 214 33 23
Tampa, FL 362 214 63 31
Tucson, AZ 53 362 214 41
Washington, DC 362 214 34

Data effective as of post date.

Get the Weather Channel with cable or satellite TV

The Weather Channel is widely available on most cable and satellite TV providers.

Below, I’ve gathered some details on four of our favorite traditional TV providers that include the Weather Channel in their lineups.

Provider Price Weather Channel Details
DIRECTV $84.99–$164.99/mo. View Plans for DIRECTV

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DISH $91.99–$121.99/mo. View Plans for DISH

Read DISH review
Spectrum $40.00–$105.00/mo. View Plans for Spectrum
Read Spectrum review
Xfinity $20.00–$80.00/mo.

Read Xfinity review

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

Get the Weather Channel with a live TV streaming service

You can stream the Weather Channel on most of the best live TV streaming services.

Just know that a few popular streaming services, including Philo and Sling TV, don’t carry the Weather Channel at all.

Provider Price Weather Channel Details
DIRECTV STREAM $84.99–$164.99/mo. View Plans for DIRECTV STREAM

Read DIRECTV STREAM review
Frndly TV $6.99–$11.99/mo. View Plans for Frndly TV

Read Frndly TV review
Fubo $14.99–$94.99/mo. View Plans for FuboTV

Read Fubo review
Hulu + Live TV $81.99–$95.99/mo. View Plans for Hulu

Read Hulu + Live TV review
YouTube TV $82.99/mo. View Plans for YouTube TV

Read YouTube TV review

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

What’s the cheapest way to get the Weather Channel?

If you only care about getting the latest weather-related news, we’ve got the cheapest option for you: The Weather Channel TV app. For $2.99 a month or $29.99 a year, you can watch the Weather Channel’s livestream, plus local forecasts, climate news, on-demand programming, and more.

If you really don’t wanna pay anything for your weather news, I’ve found one free way to access some Weather Channel content on demand: Local Now. Local Now airs select coverage direct from the Weather Channel, plus free local news reports.

Screenshot of the Weather Channel TV App sign-up page on desktop
The Weather Channel TV App sign-up page (Image credit: CableTV.com)

If you want in-depth weather forecasts and news, Local Now may not be the best choice for you. But if you just want to stay informed about the weather in your area, Local Now could be a solid option.

What’s on the Weather Channel?

The Weather Channel airs several main types of weather-related programming, including weather news shows, documentaries, and long-form series.

Some current Weather Channel shows

  • America’s Morning Headquarters
  • America’s Weekend Headquarters
  • Highway Thru Hell
  • Pattrn
  • Weather Unfiltered
  • Weekend Recharge

What’s the Weather Channel?

The Weather Channel is an American cable TV channel that was launched in 1982.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the Weather Channel airs weather-related newscasts and pre-recorded documentaries 24/7. The Weather Channel also provides weather forecasts to over 700 radio stations nationwide.

In a 2022 poll conducted by The Economist and YouGov, The Weather Channel was overwhelmingly voted as the most trustworthy media organization in the United States.

What channel is the Weather Channel on FAQ

How can I watch the Weather Channel on my TV?

You can watch the Weather Channel on your TV by signing up for a traditional TV provider, such as DISH Network or Spectrum, or by subscribing to a live TV streaming service like YouTube TV. The Weather Channel also has its own streaming service, available for only $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year.

What channel is the Weather Channel on DIRECTV?

The channel number for the Weather Channel on DIRECTV is 362, regardless of where you live.

How to watch Weather Channel for free?

The only way to watch the live Weather Channel for free is to sign up for a free trial of a live TV streaming service that offers the channel, like DIRECTV STREAM or Fubo.

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