How It's Calculated

Understanding the Dog Walk Score

Our walk score combines five real-time weather factors into a single 0–100 safety rating. The higher the score, the safer the walk.

Score Ranges

Each score maps to a clear safety level so you know at a glance whether to walk, wait, or stay inside.

Perfect·Score 90–100
Great·Score 75–89
Good·Score 60–74
Fair·Score 40–59
Poor/Unsafe·Score Below 40

The Five Weather Factors

Each factor is weighted by how much it impacts your dog's safety and comfort during a walk.

Temperature

35%

The most important factor. Dogs are safest between 10–20°C. Above 30°C, pavement can burn paws.

Rain Chance

20%

Heavy rain reduces visibility and makes walks uncomfortable for both dogs and owners.

Humidity

15%

High humidity prevents dogs from cooling down through panting — the biggest hidden danger.

Wind Speed

15%

Moderate wind helps cooling. Strong gusts (30+ km/h) are uncomfortable and risky for small dogs.

UV Index

15%

High UV (6+) means intense sun. Pavement heats faster, and dogs with thin coats risk sunburn.

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