Highest temperature in Chengdu on August 18?

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Market context

On 18 August 2026, the highest temperature recorded at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Station will determine this market's outcome. The resolution hinges on Weather Underground's Daily Observations table rather than the Day High & Low summary section—a distinction that matters when automated feeds and manual corrections diverge. Chengdu's August climate typically peaks between 32–35 °C, though extreme heat events can push readings higher. The 0% crowd probability suggests traders currently expect no outcome matching the upper temperature brackets offered, or minimal conviction in the market's liquidity and resolution clarity.

Historical August temperatures at Chengdu Shuangliu show consistent patterns: the station recorded 37.8 °C in August 2022 and 38.1 °C in August 2020, establishing that readings above 36 °C occur roughly once per decade in this period. The current zero probability may reflect either genuine confidence in a cooler-than-average August 2026, or simply sparse trading activity in a market with a distant settlement date and specific technical resolution criteria tied to a single weather station's database.

Traders monitoring this market should track China Meteorological Administration seasonal forecasts and any El Niño or La Niña signals affecting East Asia in summer 2026. From a regulatory standpoint, this market operates under German GlüStV provisions where applicable; US CFTC reach extends to US persons, though the no-KYC threshold of $1,500 USD per transaction may permit smaller positions without full identity verification on certain platforms. Resolution depends entirely on Weather Underground's data integrity and the platform's ability to access the Daily Observations archive on or shortly after 18 August 2026.

Methodology

This overview of Highest temperature in Chengdu on August 18? 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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