Did you know that the temperature inside a car can rise by up to 40 degrees in one hour, even when outdoor temperatures are as low as 72 degrees Fahrenheit? When the sun shines on car windows, they collect light and trap heat inside the vehicle, raising temperature quickly. And, as the outdoor temperature rises, the effect becomes more pronounced. The inside temperature of a car can reach 102 degrees in ten minutes on an 85 degree day, and on hot and humid days, cars parked in direct sunlight can warm up by 30 degrees per minute.
Viewer Tip: Pets are even more susceptible to overheating than humans are – dogs’ sweat glands, which are located on their noses and pads of their feet, are inadequate for cooling off on hot days. And, just like humans, certain pets are more sensitive to heat: short-nosed breeds, older or very young pets, and animals with weight, respiratory, or heart problems. Many people are inclined to take pets along on summer travel or errands, but summer heat can be deadly for companion animals. If you’re headed to a place where pets may not be allowed, leave them at home with plenty of water and shade, instead of leaving them in the car.
Season: Summer
(Stanford School of Medicine, July 2005. “Parked Cars Get Dangerously Hot, Even on Cool Days, Stanford Study Finds.” med.stanford.edu/news_releases/2005/july/hot-cars.htm; Humane Society of the United States. “Cool It! Summer’s Heat can be Deadly for Your Pet.” www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/cool_it_summers_heat_can_be_deadly_for_your_pet.html)
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