Highest temperature in Busan on August 18?

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Market context

Busan's August weather will determine whether the highest temperature recorded at Gimhae International Airport on 18 August 2026 falls into the specified range. The resolution will draw from Weather Underground's Daily Observations table, prioritising that source over the Day High & Low summary section in any conflict.

Busan experiences peak summer heat in mid-August, with historical daily maxima typically ranging between 28–32°C during this period. August 2025 saw temperatures at Gimhae reach 31–33°C on comparable dates, whilst the preceding five-year average for mid-August highs sits around 30°C. The 0% crowd probability suggests traders are pricing in either an unusually cool spell or specific threshold expectations that current conditions do not support. Regional weather patterns from late July and early August 2026 will establish whether atmospheric conditions favour above or below-average temperatures for that specific date.

Monitoring the Korea Meteorological Administration's seasonal forecasts through June and July 2026 will provide early signals on whether anomalous pressure systems or typhoon activity might suppress temperatures. The Pacific typhoon season peaks in August, and any tropical system tracking toward the Korean peninsula could introduce cloud cover and precipitation that would lower daily maxima. Conversely, a high-pressure ridge establishing over the region would reinforce typical summer heat. Real-time weather data from mid-August will be the final arbiter, but traders should track any significant forecast shifts in the month preceding the settlement window.

Methodology

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