Highest temperature in Seoul (Incheon) on August 16?

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Market context

Seoul's Incheon International Airport will record a daily high temperature on 16 August 2026, measured at the official meteorological station and logged in Weather Underground's Daily Observations table. The settlement hinges on which temperature bracket contains that single highest reading, with resolution sourced directly from Wunderground's primary observational data rather than summary figures.

August temperatures at Incheon typically range between 26–32°C, though extremes have occasionally exceeded 35°C during heat waves. Historical records show that mid-August peaks are influenced by the East Asian summer monsoon's retreat and Pacific high-pressure systems. The current zero probability assigned by the crowd suggests either extreme confidence in a specific temperature band or insufficient liquidity across all ranges. Comparable weather markets on similar Korean stations have resolved across the full distribution when sufficient time remains before settlement; the 2026 window allows for seasonal pattern analysis from prior years' meteorological archives.

Traders should monitor the Korea Meteorological Administration's seasonal forecasts, typically issued monthly, which may signal anomalous heat or cooler patterns ahead of mid-August. Real-time tracking of the Pacific subtropical high's positioning in late July and early August will indicate whether conditions favour above-average or below-average temperatures. Any tropical cyclone activity in the Western Pacific during the week preceding 16 August could materially shift wind patterns and cloud cover, directly affecting daytime heating. The settlement window closes at 12:00 UTC on the day itself, allowing only morning observations before resolution becomes final.

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