Highest temperature in Taipei on August 16?

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Market context

The market is pricing the highest temperature at Taipei Songshan Airport on 16 August 2026 at 0% for all temperature ranges, reflecting either incomplete pricing or an expectation that settlement data will be unavailable. August in Taipei typically sees daily highs between 32–35°C, with occasional peaks above 36°C during heat waves. The settlement mechanism relies on Weather Underground's Daily Observations table rather than summary figures, a distinction that matters when stations report multiple readings throughout the day.

Historical August data from Taipei Songshan Airport shows that temperatures exceeding 35°C occur in roughly 60–70% of years, whilst readings above 37°C are less common but not exceptional. The 2023 and 2024 summers saw several days with highs near or above 36°C during mid-August. The current 0% pricing suggests traders may be uncertain whether the specific data source (Weather Underground's Daily Observations table) will be populated by settlement time, or whether the market will face resolution delays typical of weather markets dependent on third-party data feeds.

Traders should monitor tropical weather patterns developing in late July and early August 2026, particularly typhoon activity in the Western Pacific, which can either suppress temperatures through cloud cover or intensify heat through atmospheric pressure changes. The reliability of Weather Underground's historical data uploads for Taipei Songshan Airport should be verified before committing capital, given that resolution hinges entirely on that source's availability and accuracy on the settlement date.

Methodology

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Resolution & payout

At resolution the UMA oracle takes over: a proposer posts the outcome with a bond, any token holder can dispute within two hours. Without dispute the result is accepted and the smart contract distributes USDC instantly.

On Kalshi (CFTC-regulated) resolution runs through their in-house clearing engine in USD. Betfair Exchange settles after match end in the account's local currency. Manifold pays no cash — only its in-platform "mana" currency.

FAQ

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How does resolution work?

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What does Polymarket cost to trade?

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How fast are USDC deposits?

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Do I need to KYC for this market?

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