Highest temperature in Madrid on July 31?

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Market context

The real-world event is the **highest air temperature recorded at Madrid-Barajas Airport on 31 July 2026**, with the market resolving from the daily maximum reported by Wunderground for that station. Madrid in late July is structurally a hot-weather location, and recent forecasts for the city point to a very warm day, with one report putting the maximum at 38°C and no rain expected, while monthly climate references show typical July highs in the low-to-mid 30s Celsius and occasional peaks close to 40°C.[4][7][10]

The current **0% YES** pricing is easiest to read as a sign that the market is still anchored to a narrow outcome range rather than a hard cap on heat. Comparable Madrid summer days frequently finish in the 33–38°C band, and airport observations from the Met Office show that readings can climb into the high 30s during sustained heat episodes, so the relevant question is whether today breaks above the market’s implied thresholds or sits in the more common upper-30s zone.[12][18] The airport location matters because it uses the station’s recorded maximum, not a citywide average, and airport sites can differ from central Madrid by a degree or more.

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Methodology

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FAQ

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