Highest temperature in Taipei on July 20?

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Market context

Taipei Songshan Airport will record its peak July 20 temperature in degrees Celsius, with the market resolving based on the highest reading at that station. The current 0% probability for any outcome implies a near-certainty that the temperature will fall outside the listed ranges, yet historical data suggests the frontrunner is 35°C, which the market currently assigns a 100% chance to occurring [1]. This discrepancy highlights a potential pricing error, as July is Taipei’s hottest month, with daytime average highs consistently hovering around 34°C and rarely deviating more than 1–2 degrees [4]. The all-time record for the city stands at 39.3°C, meaning temperatures exceeding 35°C are plausible but not guaranteed, framing the 0% crowd-implied probability as an outlier against seasonal norms.

Traders should monitor real-time weather feeds from Wunderground and AccuWeather for the specific day, as late afternoon thunderstorms common in July can suppress peak temperatures significantly [3][4]. The settlement relies exclusively on the highest temperature recorded at Taipei Songshan Airport Station, making localised microclimate effects critical; for instance, current conditions show cloudy skies with a RealFeel of 103°F, though actual temperatures may peak lower due to precipitation likelihood [2][3]. Watch for announcements regarding storm systems or heatwaves in the Taiwan basin, as these are the primary catalysts that could shift the outcome from the 35°C frontrunner to a lower range, especially given the 80% chance of precipitation forecast for similar periods [3].

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