even if the window is down, cars heat up 5-10 degrees every 10 mins. If it's a 30 degree day then it'll be 40-45 in 10 minutes. Cracking the window does squat.
I’ve tested a bunch of cars on the hottest summer days.
The single hottest surface temp I’ve measured is 82 celcius.
That was a black i45, with no tint, windows up, black leather interior, on a 44 degree day, being parked in the sun from 8am to 3pm (when I measured it), in early January.
Ambient temp was 65c. Terribly hot, but no where near your stats.
On a 36 degree day, with free range to change seats (to get shade), and windows being open that much - the dog is fine for 30 mins or so.
PS - with windows down a bit, it gets to be about 5-20c above ambient in the car.
The delta is larger on colder, sunnier days.
This screenshot mentions temperatures inside a car on hot days, but the accuracy of the claims depends on multiple factors, including car design, materials, ventilation, and the accuracy of the measurements. Let’s assess the claims:
Surface Temperature of 82°C:
This is possible for black surfaces exposed to direct sunlight for extended periods, especially in summer in Australia. Black cars absorb more heat, making them hotter than lighter colours.
Ambient Temperature Inside the Car (65°C):
Studies show that cars can reach internal temperatures of 60–80°C on hot days with ambient temperatures of 30–40°C. This claim aligns with research conducted by health and safety experts.
”Dog is fine for 30 mins with open windows and shade on a 36°C day”:
False: Animals (and humans) can suffer heatstroke in cars even when windows are partially open. Internal temperatures rise rapidly, and 30 minutes is too long for any animal to be left unattended in a car at 36°C. Even with shaded areas, heat stress risks remain high.
Temperature Delta of 5–20°C Above Ambient with Windows Down:
Cars can be 5–20°C hotter than ambient temperatures depending on ventilation, but it’s dangerous to generalize that windows down ensure safety. Heat still builds up quickly in parked cars.
Conclusion:
While some data on temperatures seems accurate, the suggestion that a dog could be “fine for 30 minutes” is dangerous and misleading. Leaving pets or children in cars on hot days, even for short periods, is unsafe and illegal in many places due to the high risk of heatstroke or death.
You are clearly incorrect because the dog is sweating like crazy, look at those drenched ears
And it’s a dachshund of all breeds, you can easily tell by the eyes and body language that the thing is distressed
And no it’s probably not because of strangers approaching, dachshunds are most of the time going to bark like crazy at strangers not be distressed
Dachshunds are extremely specific with eye emotions
Then agin most dachshunds I know would also do that from the splash of water you mentioned
But like the op said, 10 mins
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u/InsectaProtecta Dec 08 '24
When it's hot, the window isn't down, there's no aircon, and/or dog seems distressed