Eli5: How does a thermometer on a car work?

Question

I can’t think of a location within the bodywork of a car that would provide accurate data considering wind-chill when it’s moving, excessive heat from either the engine, or stationary in the sun.

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Answer 1

My car has it sticking out the bottom of the bumper in front of the right front tire. Wind chill actually makes it more accurate, as others have stated. You actually want it to be placed into the Wind.