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How hot does a car get in the sun?
Short answer
Very hot, very fast, even with windows cracked. Never leave anyone in a parked car.
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Official sources
- CDC: extreme heatcdc.gov
- Ready.gov: extreme heatready.gov
- LIHEAP: energy bill helpacf.hhs.gov