Highest temperature in Paris on July 12?

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Market context

Paris-Le Bourget is currently experiencing passing clouds with a temperature of 34°C (93°F) as the day concludes on 12 July 2026, yet the market assigns zero probability to any specific high-temperature range resolving above the current reading [3]. Historical data frames this extreme scepticism: July in Paris typically sees daily highs between 23°C and 26°C, rarely exceeding 31°C, while the city’s absolute record stands at 42.6°C set in late July 2019 [1][4]. The 0% implied probability suggests the crowd believes the day’s peak has already occurred or that conditions will not climb further, despite France recently enduring its hottest-ever day nationally at 45.9°C in southern regions [2][6].

Traders must monitor Meteo France’s hourly updates for the remainder of the night, as the settlement window closes at 12:00 UTC on 13 July, locking in the final maximum recorded for the 12th [9]. The primary catalyst is the absence of further diurnal heating; with sunset occurring earlier and cloud cover persisting, a significant temperature spike is meteorologically improbable [1]. Dependencies include the official Wunderground reading for Paris-Le Bourget, which may lag real-time observations if the station experiences temporary data gaps during the heatwave [9]. Given the red alert status across 54 departments, any sudden clearing of clouds could theoretically push temperatures higher, though current trends indicate a plateau [9].

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Methodology

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FAQ

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