Highest temperature in Qingdao on July 16?

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Market context

The market tracks the peak temperature recorded at Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport on 16 July 2026, with settlement tied to Wunderground’s daily high. Current crowd-implied probability for a YES outcome sits at 0%, yet the frontrunner outcome is 29°C at 25%, closely matched by 30°C at another 25% [1]. Historical July averages for Qingdao range from 23°C to 29°C, with a 34% chance of rain on typical days, suggesting 29–30°C aligns with long-term climatic norms rather than outlier extremes [2].

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Methodology

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