Eli5: How does a thermometer on a car work?

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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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Wind just means something will reach the temperature of the air more quickly. One of the better places for it would be in front of the radiator, inside the grill.

The reason air movement helps people cool off even when the air is hotter than us is because we sweat.

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