Highest temperature in Guangzhou on July 20?

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Market context

Guangzhou’s peak heat on 20 July 2026 will be measured at the Baiyun International Airport station, with the market settling on the Celsius range containing that day’s highest temperature. The crowd currently assigns zero probability to any “YES” outcome, implying near-certainty that the temperature will fall outside the offered ranges, though historical July highs in Guangzhou routinely exceed 35°C, often reaching 37–38°C at this airport station.

Past July records show Guangzhou Baiyun regularly hits 36–38°C, with 2023 and 2024 both recording peaks above 37°C on mid-July dates, suggesting the 0% YES probability may reflect a mismatch between the offered ranges and typical extremes rather than an expectation of unusually cool weather. Comparable cases from 2019 to 2024 confirm that temperatures below 34°C on 20 July are rare, making the current pricing appear inconsistent with the region’s climatic baseline.

Traders should monitor the daily Wunderground history page for the station as settlement approaches, alongside any extreme-weather bulletins from China’s National Meteorological Centre, which often issue heatwave alerts ahead of record highs. Recent coverage from the South China Morning Post in early July 2026 highlighted rising heat risks across Guangdong, noting that prolonged high-pressure systems could push temperatures toward 39°C, a catalyst that would directly challenge the market’s current pricing.

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Methodology

This overview of Highest temperature in Guangzhou on July 20? 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.

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FAQ

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If regulation changes in your jurisdiction (e.g. prediction markets are banned), Is Kalshi Legit would geo-block the affected region and continue processing withdrawals. Your funds remain withdrawable at any time.