Highest temperature in Chengdu on August 17?

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Market context

On 17 August 2026, the highest temperature recorded at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Station will determine the settlement outcome for this market. Resolution relies on the Daily Observations table from Weather Underground rather than summary figures, a distinction that occasionally produces material differences in recorded extremes. Chengdu's August climate typically peaks between 32–36 °C, though heat waves can push readings higher; the city sits in the Sichuan Basin, where topography and humidity patterns create localised thermal conditions distinct from surrounding regions.

Historical August temperature records for Chengdu show considerable year-to-year variance. The city experienced a peak of 40.2 °C in August 2006 during an exceptional heatwave, yet many Augusts settle in the 33–35 °C range. Current crowd probability of 0% suggests traders are pricing in either a specific temperature threshold that historical data makes unlikely, or uncertainty about which range brackets the eventual high. Comparable airport station data from inland Chinese cities indicates that extreme readings (above 38 °C) occur but remain infrequent; traders should cross-reference multi-year datasets from the China Meteorological Administration to calibrate expectations against the particular threshold this market specifies.

Traders should monitor China's summer weather patterns from June onwards, particularly the East Asian monsoon progression and any developing high-pressure systems over central China. The China Meteorological Administration publishes monthly forecasts and real-time station data; late July updates will sharpen visibility on August conditions. Under German GlüStV and US CFTC frameworks, weather derivatives remain largely unregulated if structured as prediction markets rather than financial instruments, though accessibility thresholds vary by jurisdiction—the "no-KYC up to $1,500" standard common in prediction markets may apply here depending on the platform's regulatory registration, but traders should verify their own compliance obligations before participation.

Methodology

This overview of Highest temperature in Chengdu on August 17? 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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How are winnings taxed?

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What happens during a tax audit?

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What if regulation changes?

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