Some folks may think the Weather Channel is a bit outdated—I mean, we’ve all got a weather app in the palm of our hands now.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.
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 |
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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 |
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DIRECTV | $84.99–$164.99/mo. | ✔ |
View Plans for DIRECTV Read DIRECTV review |
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 |
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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.

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.