Highest temperature in Taipei on July 1?

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Market context

Taipei Songshan Airport is entering its peak hot season, with July consistently delivering the highest daily temperatures of the year. Historical data shows the hot season runs from early June to mid-September, during which average daily highs exceed 87°F (30.5°C), and July typically sees peaks near 95–97°F (35–36°C). Last year’s July recorded highs around 80°F (26.7°C), but that was an outlier; the long-term trend confirms July 1 is almost invariably one of the hottest days, making a 0% YES probability for a temperature below the market’s lowest threshold statistically implausible.

Traders should monitor real-time updates from Wunderground and the Central Weather Administration for any sudden shifts in cloud cover or afternoon rain, which could temporarily suppress peak temperatures. Current forecasts indicate a 40% chance of precipitation today with highs near 95°F, but a dry, sunny afternoon could push temperatures higher. With settlement ending on 1 July 2026 at 12:00 UTC, the critical window is the next six hours; any announcement of a typhoon or severe rain system from the CWA could alter the outcome, though no such event is currently forecast.

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