PawForecast

Is It Too Hot to Walk Your Dog in West Valley City, UT Right Now?

The air temperature only tells half the story. In direct sun, the asphalt under your dog's paws can run 40–60°F hotter. Here's the live pavement estimate for West Valley City.

My dog is…
As of 12 AM local
SAFE

Pavement is cool enough for paws right now.

Pavement (est.)
79°F
Air temp
79°F
Feels like
78°F
+0° sun on asphalt

Safe to walk in West Valley City until 10 AM 🐾

Today, hour by hour

Estimated pavement temperature under a dog's paws. Green is safe to walk.

Safe windows left today:12 AM–10 AM7 PM–midnight
79°
12AM
76°
1AM
77°
2AM
77°
3AM
77°
4AM
72°
5AM
71°
6AM
75°
7AM
89°
8AM
102°
9AM
117°
10AM
129°
11AM
139°
12PM
146°
1PM
149°
2PM
148°
3PM
144°
4PM
125°
5PM
122°
6PM
101°
7PM
92°
8PM
86°
9PM
88°
10PM
82°
11PM

7-day safe-walking outlook

DayPavementSafe windows
Today71°–149°F12 AM–10 AM, 7 PM–midnight
Fri71°–152°F12 AM–10 AM, 8 PM–midnight
Sat73°–158°F12 AM–10 AM, 8 PM–midnight
Sun76°–158°F12 AM–9 AM, 8 PM–midnight
Mon73°–158°F12 AM–9 AM, 8 PM–midnight
Tue77°–155°F12 AM–10 AM, 8 PM–midnight
Wed74°–142°F12 AM–10 AM, 7 PM–midnight

Typical this time of year

In West Valley City, July walks are typically only safe before 9:00 AM and after 6:00 PM. On an average day this month, highs run about 95°F with overnight lows near 68°F.

Frequently asked questions

Is it too hot to walk my dog in West Valley City right now?

Right now the estimated pavement temperature in West Valley City is about 79°F, versus 79°F in the air — currently safe to walk. Today's remaining safe windows: 12 AM–10 AM, 7 PM–midnight.

How much hotter is the pavement than the air in West Valley City?

In direct sun, asphalt in West Valley City can sit 40–60°F above the air temperature. Today the model estimates a peak pavement temperature of about 149°F.

What time can I safely walk my dog in West Valley City today?

Today's safe walking windows in West Valley City are 12 AM–10 AM, 7 PM–midnight (local time). Early morning is usually the safest bet once the pavement has cooled overnight.

How do I know if the pavement is too hot for my dog in West Valley City?

Use the 7-second test: press the back of your hand flat on the pavement for 7 seconds. If you can't hold it there comfortably, it's too hot for your dog's paws — regardless of what the air temperature says.