Live pavement heat check

Is it too hot to walk your dog right now?

We estimate the pavement temperature under your dog's paws — not just the air temp — and tell you when it's safe to walk.

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A real alert: the answer is in the subject line, so you get it without opening the email.

Why the air temperature lies

+60°F

Asphalt soaks up sun

In direct sunlight, dark pavement runs 40–60°F hotter than the air around it.

60 sec

77°F air → 125°F pavement

A pleasant spring day can still cook paw pads. At 125°F, skin can burn in about a minute.

Dawn

Timing is everything

Pavement sheds heat slowly after sunset. Early morning is usually the safest window — we show you exactly when.

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