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How fast does a car heat up?
By Josh Elgram, WellPawed. Last updated .
A labelled illustration of how quickly a car in sun can heat. Do not leave an animal inside.
Not veterinary advice. Answers are not saved on a server.
Illustration only. It is not a thermometer in your car. Cars in sun heat up fast. Do not leave a dog inside to test it.
- 10 minutes: illustration about 33°C inside if it starts at 20°C outside in sun.
- 20 minutes: illustration about 38°C inside if it starts at 20°C outside in sun.
- 30 minutes: illustration about 43°C inside if it starts at 20°C outside in sun.
- 60 minutes: illustration about 45°C inside if it starts at 20°C outside in sun.
How it will decide
- The numbers are an illustration of the pattern that cabins heat quickly in sun.
- They are not a measurement of a particular car, colour or shade.
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