Enter today's air temperature to check whether it's safe to walk your dog on Arizona pavement right now.
The 5-second hand test
Press the back of your hand to the pavement and hold it for 5 seconds. If it's too hot for your hand, it's too hot for your dog's paws. This is the single most reliable test — use it in addition to, not instead of, this estimate.
Other heat safety basics
- Never leave a pet in a parked car, even briefly, even with windows cracked — car interiors can exceed 120°F within minutes in Arizona.
- Walk during early morning or late evening hours in summer months.
- Always carry water on walks, even short ones.
- Watch for signs of heatstroke: excessive panting, drooling, weakness, vomiting, or collapse — these are emergencies.
Moving to Arizona or relocating with pets? See our full relocation checklist, or let Scritches handle midday visits during the hottest months.