Highest temperature in Chengdu on July 25?

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Market context

Chengdu will experience peak summer heat on 25 July 2026, with the highest temperature recorded at Shuangliu International Airport Station determining the settlement outcome. The city sits in the Sichuan Basin at 500 metres elevation and typically records July highs between 29–33 °C, though heat waves can push readings above 35 °C. The 0% crowd probability suggests traders are either uncertain of the exact threshold bands or treating this as a calibration exercise rather than a genuine forecast opportunity.

Historical data from Wunderground shows Chengdu's July extremes have ranged from 28 °C in cooler years to 39 °C during the 2013 heat event. The settlement mechanism—using Shuangliu station records rather than urban centre readings—typically yields slightly lower figures than downtown measurements due to airport microclimate effects. Comparable Asian summer markets have seen crowd probabilities cluster around 15–25% for mid-range outcomes (30–34 °C), with tail probabilities (sub-28 °C or above-37 °C) receiving minimal backing. The current flat distribution suggests the market may lack sufficient historical anchoring or trader participation to establish meaningful odds.

Traders should monitor China Meteorological Administration forecasts released in early July 2026 and track any El Niño or monsoon pattern shifts affecting Sichuan. The settlement window closes at 12:00 UTC on 25 July, giving access to morning and early-afternoon readings. Under German GlüStV and US CFTC frameworks, weather derivatives under $1,500 notional value typically fall outside formal registration requirements, though this market's accessibility depends on the platform's jurisdiction and KYC thresholds. Verification relies entirely on Wunderground's historical archive, which requires manual confirmation against official Chinese meteorological records if disputes arise.

Methodology

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