Cold Weather Payment Checker

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By Thomas Grant, Politics & Public Affairs EditorReviewed by Oliver ReevesForecast data: Open-Meteo & national met services

Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 20 June 2026 by the Media Grid UK weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.

The DWP cold weather payment checker lets you confirm whether your postcode has triggered the £25 weekly payment — paid when the average temperature drops to 0°C or below for seven consecutive days. For winter 2024/25, payments are automatic for eligible households, with no separate claim needed.

How does the cold weather payment checker work?

Enter your postcode on the gov.uk cold weather payment page. The checker compares your area against Met Office data: if a trigger has occurred (seven straight days of 0°C or colder), it shows the payment date. The checker updates within 24 hours of a trigger being recorded.

When will I get my cold weather payment?

Payments are made within 14 working days of a trigger. If you haven’t received yours, use the dwp cold weather payment checker to verify eligibility. For those searching “140 cold weather payment when will it be paid”, note that while a single trigger pays £25, multiple cold spells can accumulate; the total depends on how many triggers occur in your area during the season (1 November to 31 March).

Payment amount£25 per week per cold spell

Trigger condition7 consecutive days at 0°C or below (Met Office data)

Checker toolgov.uk cold weather payment postcode checker

Eligible benefitsPension Credit, Income Support, Universal Credit (with limited capability for work), Employment and Support Allowance, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Child Tax Credit (with disability element)

What is the cold weather payment?

A £25 weekly payment from DWP for households on certain benefits when your local temperature is recorded or forecast to be 0°C or below for seven consecutive days. The payment is automatic — you do not need to apply.

How do I use the cold weather payment checker UK?

Visit gov.uk and search “cold weather payment checker”. Enter your full postcode. The tool shows whether a payment has been triggered in your area and, if so, the date it was activated. You can also check the 25 cold weather payment postcode checker for a quick result.

When does the 2024/25 cold weather payment season end?

The scheme runs from 1 November 2024 to 31 March 2025. Any triggers during this period are eligible. After 31 March, no further payments are made until the next winter season.