Highest temperature in Chongqing on August 14?

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Market context

On 14 August 2026, the highest temperature recorded at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport Station will determine the settlement outcome for this market. The resolution will draw from Weather Underground's Daily Observations table rather than the summary high-low figures, a distinction that occasionally produces material differences in recorded extremes. Chongqing's August climate typically peaks between 35–39 °C, though the city has recorded temperatures exceeding 40 °C during heat waves in recent decades.

Historical August temperature data from Chongqing shows considerable year-to-year variation. The city experienced a 40.3 °C reading in August 2022 and has regularly seen peaks in the 37–39 °C band across most recent summers. The current crowd-implied probability of 0% suggests traders are pricing in an expectation that the highest temperature will fall below the lowest threshold option available in this market's range structure. This positioning reflects either uncertainty about the specific range boundaries or confidence that August 2026 will not produce an extreme heat event at that location.

Traders monitoring this market should track China Meteorological Administration seasonal forecasts released in July 2026, which typically indicate whether an above-normal or below-normal summer is expected for the Yangtze River region. Real-time weather patterns in early August will signal whether a high-pressure system capable of driving temperatures into the 40+ °C range is developing. The settlement window closes at 12:00 UTC on 14 August, allowing only the morning observation window for final confirmation before resolution.

Methodology

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