Highest temperature in Guangzhou on August 5?

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Market context

Guangzhou’s heat on 5 August is the key real-world driver here, because the market settles on the day’s *highest* recorded temperature at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Station, not the morning low or the city’s average. Seasonal data for Guangzhou put August among the hottest months, with typical highs around 33°C to 33.5°C and frequent humidity, while near-term forecasts for early August 2026 cluster in the low 30s Celsius and show little sign of a sharp cool-down.[1][12][15][19]

That leaves the current 0% yes price unusually low against the broader weather backdrop, although it is less informative without knowing the exact temperature band the market uses for resolution. Comparable August patterns in Guangzhou often produce highs in the low-to-mid 30s Celsius, and some forecast products for 5 August point to heavy rain and a daytime temperature around 32°C, which still leaves room for the airport’s reported peak to land in a higher or lower bucket depending on cloud cover, timing of showers, and afternoon heating.[2][3][6]

The main catalysts are the final local forecast updates, the evolution of rainfall timing, and whether convection or a passing tropical system trims the afternoon maximum. Current live weather readings for Guangzhou show very hot conditions and a heat index far above the air temperature, which indicates strong heat potential if cloud cover breaks; traders should watch for later-day forecast revisions and any official typhoon or heavy-rain alerts that could suppress the peak temperature before the settlement window closes.[9][10][18]

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Methodology

Sports-specific comparison page for Highest temperature in Guangzhou on August 5?. Polymarket's live quote (Polygon order book) plus platform attributes for the three reference venues. Sports markets reward liquidity — Polymarket and Betfair are materially deeper than Kalshi or Manifold.

Resolution & payout

Sports markets typically settle on official final-whistle plus league confirmation. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle with a source URL per contract — usually official league data feeds or ESPN/Soccerway. Two-hour dispute window, then smart-contract payout in USDC.

FAQ

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What's the difference between match odds and outright odds?

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