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Rudi Kiefer: Your car is much hotter than you think
Rudi Kiefer
The American Veterinary Medical Association (avma.org) has interesting numbers on its website, showing how quickly the temperature rises in a parked car. On an 85-degree day, quite common in late May, a quick 10-minute stop at the store brings the car interior up to 104 degrees. But in July, 95 degrees outside and a 30-minute grocery shopping trip generate 129 degrees inside the vehicle.