Highest temperature in London on July 9?

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Market context

On 9 July 2026, London City Airport faces a volatile shift from an intense heatwave to a day of thunderstorms and heavy rain, directly challenging the market’s current 0% probability for temperatures reaching the highest recorded range. Historical July averages in London typically sit between 22–24°C, yet the current heatwave has pushed daytime highs to approximately 34°C before the storm front arrives late on 8 July and persists through 9 July[1][3]. This anomaly means the day’s peak temperature likely occurred during the early morning heat window, before the unsettled weather pattern brought widespread clouds, rain, and cooler conditions that dominate the afternoon and evening[3][6].

Traders must monitor the exact timing of the storm’s onset relative to the morning heat peak, as the resolution hinges on the highest temperature recorded at any time on 9 July according to Wunderground[3]. Recent forecasts indicate that while the heatwave continues across southeast England with temperatures well above seasonal norms, the risk of thunderstorms increases significantly later in the day, bringing heavy downpours and lightning that will suppress temperatures[3]. The Met Office confirms a daily high of 33°C for London City Airport on 9 July, with conditions feeling hot initially but cooling rapidly as the rain arrives[4]. Any delay in the storm’s arrival could allow temperatures to linger near 33–34°C, whereas an early onset will likely cap the day’s maximum well below the heatwave peak[3][4].

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