Highest temperature in Wellington on July 25?

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Market context

Wellington's maximum temperature on 25 July 2026 will be recorded at the international airport station and resolved against historical weather data from Wunderground. July falls within Wellington's winter season in the Southern Hemisphere, when daytime highs typically range between 11–13°C, though the city's exposure to Cook Strait winds and variable frontal systems can produce sharper fluctuations than inland centres at similar latitudes.

Wellington's winter weather patterns show considerable variability year-to-year. The 25-year average maximum for late July sits around 12°C, but the city regularly experiences days 3–5°C above or below this figure depending on whether anticyclonic or frontal systems dominate. Traders should reference the airport station's historical records for comparable late-July dates; days exceeding 16°C occur occasionally but remain outliers, whilst sub-8°C maxima are similarly uncommon. The 0% crowd probability suggests markets are pricing for a specific temperature threshold that historical precedent makes unlikely.

The settlement window closes at midday UTC on 25 July 2026, meaning traders have until that point to adjust positions based on forecasts issued in the preceding week. Southern Hemisphere winter forecasting becomes more reliable 7–10 days out; the key variable will be whether a warm northerly flow precedes a frontal system or whether persistent southerly winds dominate. Wunderground's historical data feed has proven reliable for New Zealand airport stations, though traders should verify the specific station identifier (NZWN) matches Wellington International Airport rather than alternative city-centre weather stations.

Methodology

Football-specific comparison page for Highest temperature in Wellington on July 25?. 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).

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FAQ

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Can I import form data and lineups?

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