Highest temperature in Hong Kong on July 8?

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Market context

Hong Kong is set to face peak summer conditions on 8 July 2026, with the Hong Kong Observatory forecasting a maximum of 31°C under partly cloudy to showery skies, aligning with the market’s leading 31°C outcome at 34.5% implied probability[1]. Historical data from July 2018 shows a mean maximum of 31.8°C, while the average high for July typically sits around 32°C, confirming that 31°C is a realistic and frequently observed threshold during this period[5][8]. The current 0% crowd-implied probability for a “YES” outcome likely reflects a misinterpretation of the market’s binary framing rather than actual climatic impossibility, as temperatures in this range are well within normal seasonal expectations[1].

Traders should monitor the finalisation of the “Daily Extract” data from the Hong Kong Observatory, which will publish the official “Absolute Daily Max (deg. C)” once the settlement window closes on 2026-07-08T12:00:00Z[1]. The seasonal forecast for July–September 2026 indicates normal to above-normal temperatures, driven by current ENSO conditions and climate model guidance, suggesting no significant cooling anomalies are expected[3]. Any sudden shifts in weather patterns, such as intensified showery conditions or unexpected cloud cover, could lower the recorded maximum below 31°C, but current forecasts remain stable and point toward the predicted peak[1]. The key dependency is the timely release of the climatological data, which is the sole resolution source for this market[1].

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Methodology

Football-specific comparison page for Highest temperature in Hong Kong on July 8?. Polymarket's live quote (Polygon order book) plus platform attributes for the three reference venues. Sports markets reward liquidity — Polymarket and Betfair are materially deeper than Kalshi (US-focused) or Manifold (play-money).

Resolution & payout

Sports markets typically settle on official final-whistle plus league confirmation. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle with a source URL per contract — usually official league data feeds or ESPN/Soccerway. Two-hour dispute window, then smart-contract payout in USDC.

FAQ

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Can I bet on individual matches?

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What are live sports odds on Polymarket?

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Which sports markets are available?

Football (soccer) dominates — Champions League, World Cup, Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga — followed by NFL, NBA, tennis Grand Slams, Formula 1, boxing/MMA. Resolution via official league source confirmation.

How fast do sports winnings settle?

Once the official league outcome is logged in the UMA Oracle (typically 1-2 hours after the final whistle), Polymarket's smart contract triggers USDC payout. To your wallet within minutes.