Highest temperature in London on July 20?

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Market context

London City Airport will record its highest temperature for 20 July 2026, a date that falls just after the peak of the current July 2026 heatwave. Forecast models initially projected the hot spell to persist until 16 or 17 July, with peak temperatures around 27°C, before thunderstorms broke the heat [4]. By Saturday, 18 July, peak temperatures were expected to drop to 24°C, suggesting a cooling trend leading into the settlement window [4]. The market’s 0% probability for a “YES” outcome on any specific high-temperature range appears to reflect uncertainty about whether the heat will fully dissipate or linger unexpectedly into the 20th.

Historical July data for London shows that temperatures in the late 20s are common during heatwaves, but a return to 25°C or higher after a mid-week cooling spell is less typical. The current frontrunner in related markets is 25°C at 100%, indicating traders expect a moderate high rather than an extreme spike [1]. Traders should monitor the Wunderground daily history for EGLC once the date passes, as resolution depends strictly on the highest recorded temperature for all times on 20 July [1]. Key catalysts include any late-forecast adjustments from the Met Office regarding residual heat or unexpected thunderstorm activity that could suppress temperatures below 22°C.

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