HeatHelp tool
How hot could a parked car become?
See how quickly a parked car can heat up in warm weather. The figures are estimates, not a cabin measurement.
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43-49 deg C
Estimated after 30 minutes
A parked car in direct sun could enter a dangerous temperature range quickly. This is a modelled range, not a cabin measurement.
Caution rangeDanger range
36-40°C10 min
40-45°C20 min
43-49°C30 min
48-57°C60 min
Ranges are modelled. Cloud cover, glazing, vehicle colour and ventilation can change actual temperatures.
Method and assumptions
About this estimate
This estimate uses a model to return a temperature range over time. Vehicle colour, glazing, ventilation and cloud cover can all change real cabin temperatures.
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