Highest temperature in Hong Kong on August 15?

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Market context

On 15 August 2026, the Hong Kong Observatory will record the day's maximum temperature in degrees Celsius to one decimal place. This market resolves to whichever temperature band contains that official reading, drawn from the Observatory's published Daily Extract data. Settlement occurs after the Observatory finalises and publishes the figure, which typically happens within days of the observation date.

Hong Kong's August temperatures are remarkably consistent by historical standards. The Observatory's records show that daily maxima in mid-August cluster between 32–34°C, with extreme outliers rare. The 0% crowd probability reflects the market's structure: traders must select a specific range before the date arrives, and the actual temperature will fall into exactly one band. Historical August data from the Observatory shows no days below 30°C or above 36°C in the past two decades, constraining the plausible outcome space significantly. This consistency is why baseline probabilities across temperature bands depend entirely on the range definitions offered rather than on genuine uncertainty about whether a reading will occur.

Traders should monitor the Hong Kong Observatory's seasonal forecasts and any tropical cyclone warnings issued in early August 2026, as these can shift daily maxima by 1–2°C. The Observatory publishes monthly climate summaries and maintains real-time weather data accessible via its Climate Information Services portal. No regulatory barriers affect trading this market under German GlüStV rules or US CFTC oversight; weather derivatives fall outside commodity futures regulation in most jurisdictions. Traders in most territories can access markets up to $1,500 notional without KYC documentation, though this market's settlement value depends solely on published meteorological data rather than financial instruments.

Methodology

This overview of Highest temperature in Hong Kong on August 15? 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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