Pet terminal
Walk index
Is it a good time to walk your dog? We read the forecast for your town every half hour and score the next 24 hours for your dog's size.
Reading the forecast for New York…
How the score works
We start at 100 and take points off for heat, cold, rain, wind and strong UV. Big dogs lose more points in the heat, small dogs in the cold. Pavement temperature is our estimate from the air temperature, sunshine and cloud: asphalt in full sun can be 40°F or more hotter than the air.
The seven-second test
Put the back of your hand on the pavement. If you cannot hold it there for seven seconds, it is too hot for paws. Flat-faced breeds, puppies, older dogs and dogs carrying extra weight overheat faster. If your dog seems unwell after a walk, call your vet.