TikTok users seem to be jealous of the weather in Cupertino, California, as expressed in viral memes and posts from the past month.

But why do TikTokers care?

It's because all iPhones have Cupertino as the default location in the weather app, meaning that the city's sunny days are shoved in everyone's faces. At least, this is according to the memes, which joke about Cupertino like it's heaven on Earth.

However, where did the Cupertino memes come from? Who started the trend on TikTok, and where even is Cupertino? Let's explain.

Why Did Apple Choose 'Cupertino' As Its Default Location?

Cupertino, California, is where Apple's headquarters are located, and the city had significance to its founders, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, who both went to high school there.

The city then became the default location in many of the Apple apps for utilities like weather and time. The choice has led to online jokes because many people have never heard of Cupertino and might expect a major U.S. city to be in its place.

Where Did The 'Cupertino' Memes Come From?

Internet jokes about Cupertino date back to 2014, per tweets that –
despite having far fewer likes than the modern TikTok posts –
laid the groundwork for the punchlines to come.

"Someone tell Apple we don't care what’s the weather in Cupertino," wrote one user in a December 2022 tweet.

How Are The 'Cupertino' Memes Evolving?

Memes about Cupertino have gained significant traction this past month, following several TikTok posts that are utilizing one of the most tried and true comedic topics: the weather.

Instead of hating on it, though, people are praising Cupertino's weather because it seems to be amazing. It's not uncommon to see a seven-day forecast of clear, sunny skies with no rain in sight.

"Cupertino always flexing they good weather on us 💔," was the caption of a viral June 2025 video.

@.semicolin #meme #fyp ♬ oh my god bruh oh hell na man

This blissful reputation that Cupertino's earned has extended to other communal and environmental aspects besides the weather.

For instance, the phrasal template, "Average X in Cupertino," is being used to subvert cliché negatives into positives. Crime in Cupertino is shown as good. Poverty is shown as beautiful. Everyone in Cupertino is portrayed as a saint.

Some internet users, like TikToker @probgrim, have noticed that Cupertino is just the blessed version of Ohio and Detroit, which both have sullied images from precursor meme trends.

What Are Some More 'Cupertino' Memes?

@oaspam1 How people pickpocket in Cupertino #cupertino#meme#viral#fyp#ohioassassins ♬ MEHOY! (Doodlebob x Runtzbob x Patrich) – Organization XIII

@trenterten Only in Cupertino #cupertino #bullying #cupertinocalifornia #giftok #bully ♬ MEHOY! (Doodlebob x Runtzbob x Patrich) – Organization XIII

@lazlowresolutionnot4k how they acting up everyday like it’s summer 💔🥀 #cupertino #relatable #weather #viral #funny #apple #fyp ♬ MEHOY! (Doodlebob x Runtzbob x Patrich) – Organization XIII

@tavisbored then they flex it on the weather app 💔 #cupertino #weather #joke ♬ original sound – Atlanta Hawks

@cloudzomen #viral #viraltiktok #blowthisup #foryou #fyp ♬ MEHOY! (Doodlebob x Runtzbob x Patrich) – Organization XIII

@babatrell Cupertino is rumored to be a land of magic. #fyp #fypage #meme #viral #texas #cupertino #xyzbca #blowthisup #real ♬ original sound – babatrell

@oaspam1 Drive bys in Cupertino be like#cupertino#meme#fyp#viral ♬ original sound – oaspam2

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For the full history of Cupertino, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's entry for even more information.