Highest temperature in Cape Town on July 13?

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Market context

Cape Town International Airport is experiencing mid-winter conditions on 13 July 2026, with current forecasts indicating fair afternoons turning to evening fog and a maximum temperature of 16°C [4]. Historical climate data confirms July is the coldest month at this station, with average highs around 17°C (63°F) and lows near 4°C (46°F) [2]. The market’s 0% probability for a “YES” outcome likely reflects a misunderstanding of the resolution mechanism, as the frontrunner in the temperature-range market is actually 17°C at 43%, followed by 16°C at 26% [1]. This distribution aligns with the typical winter band of 12°C to 18°C reported by local travel sources [7], suggesting the settlement will fall within this cool range rather than exceeding it significantly.

Traders should monitor the live Wunderground record for the Cape Town International Airport Station (Matroosfontein) as the day progresses, since the market resolves to the highest temperature recorded at *any* time on 13 July [1]. The key catalyst is the afternoon temperature peak, currently forecast at 16°C, which could be nudged higher by unforecasted sun breaks before the evening fog sets in [4][9]. No injury or suspension news applies here—this is purely a meteorological dependency. Watch for real-time updates from Yr.no or AccuWeather, which show daily highs in July 2026 ranging from 59°F to 68°F (15°C–20°C) [5], reinforcing that a result above 18°C would be an outlier. The settlement window closes at 12:00 UTC on 13 July, meaning the final reading must be captured before then.

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Methodology

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