Highest temperature in Wellington on July 6?

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Market context

Wellington, New Zealand, is currently experiencing its coldest month, with July averaging a high of just 14°C at the international airport. Historical climate data confirms that temperatures rarely exceed 17°C during this period, making extreme heat an outlier event rather than a seasonal norm [1]. The crowd-implied 0% probability for any outcome above the lowest bands aligns with this baseline, as the station has recorded only six days per year on average where the maximum exceeds 25°C [7]. Comparable cases from previous July 6ths show highs consistently clustering between 8°C and 13°C, reinforcing the market’s heavy lean toward the lower temperature ranges [3].

Traders should monitor the real-time observations from the Wellington/Intl station, where current readings sit at 15°C with strong south-south-westerly winds and rising pressure [2]. The primary catalyst is the daily Wunderground history update, which will lock in the official settlement figure once the 12:00Z window closes on 6 July 2026. While the 13°C outcome currently holds a 51% implied probability, any sudden shift in wind direction or cloud cover could push the high toward 14°C or 15°C, though severe deviations remain statistically improbable given the region’s temperate maritime climate [6]. No major weather alerts are currently active for the Wellington region, suggesting a stable settlement near the historical median.

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