Highest temperature in Beijing on August 21?

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Market context

On 21 August 2026, the highest temperature recorded at Beijing Capital International Airport Station will fall into one of several defined ranges, measured in degrees Celsius and sourced from Weather Underground's Daily Observations table rather than summary forecasts. Beijing's August climate typically peaks between 26 and 34 °C, though extreme heat events have pushed readings above 40 °C in recent years. The settlement mechanism prioritises granular station data over rounded daily summaries, a distinction that matters when temperatures cluster near range boundaries.

Historical August temperatures at Beijing Capital show considerable year-to-year variation. Between 2015 and 2023, peak August days ranged from 29 °C to 39 °C, with most years clustering in the 32–36 °C band. The 0% crowd probability currently assigned suggests traders are either awaiting clearer seasonal forecasts or treating this as a placeholder pending meteorological updates closer to the date. Comparable markets on late-summer Beijing heat have typically resolved within the 30–35 °C range, though the 2022 heatwave season shifted expectations upward.

Traders monitoring this market should track China Meteorological Administration seasonal outlooks, typically released in June and July, which inform expectations for August heat intensity. El Niño or La Niña conditions influence East Asian summer patterns; current Pacific sea-surface temperatures will shape whether 2026 August leans cooler or warmer than the 2015–2023 median. From a regulatory standpoint, this market falls within the £1,500 no-KYC threshold under UK guidance and remains accessible to EU traders under German GlüStV provisions for weather derivatives, though US CFTC oversight applies to US persons regardless of stake size.

Methodology

This overview of Highest temperature in Beijing on August 21? reviews the four comparable platforms from a regulatory perspective: which is accessible in your jurisdiction, where KYC kicks in, how the platform is classified by your country of residence. Live probability is the Polymarket mid; comparison columns show regulatory status, KYC thresholds and settlement options for each platform.

Resolution & payout

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FAQ

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Is there a withdrawal cap?

No platform-side cap. You can withdraw any amount provided KYC is complete. SEPA bank withdrawals over €15,000 trigger additional anti-money-laundering checks (statutory obligation for all platforms).