Highest temperature in Taipei on July 25?

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Market context

On 25 July 2026, the highest temperature recorded at Taipei Songshan Airport Station will fall into one of several defined ranges. The crowd is currently pricing all temperature bands at 0%, suggesting either extreme uncertainty about which specific range will resolve or insufficient liquidity to establish meaningful odds across the options available.

Taipei's July climate is remarkably consistent year-on-year. Historical data from Wunderground shows daily highs in late July typically cluster between 32–36°C, with occasional peaks above 37°C during heat waves. The city's position on the northern coast of Taiwan moderates extreme heat compared to inland regions, though the subtropical monsoon season can produce sharp daily variation. A trader assessing value should examine whether the crowd has simply failed to price the most probable range—likely the 33–35°C band based on thirty-year normals—or whether market-wide indifference reflects genuine forecast difficulty at this distance.

The key variable entering late July 2026 will be the position of the Pacific high-pressure system and any tropical cyclone activity in the western Pacific. Taiwan's Central Weather Administration issues extended forecasts from mid-July onwards; their 10-day outlook released around 15 July will be the first reliable signal of whether conditions favour typical seasonal heat or anomalous cooling. Traders should monitor whether any tropical systems threaten the region in the week prior, as even distant typhoons can suppress temperatures through cloud cover and wind patterns. The settlement window closes at noon local time, making morning observations from Songshan Airport the decisive data point.

Methodology

This page reviews Highest temperature in Taipei on July 25? across five venues. The live probability is the Polymarket mid-price, sourced directly from the on-chain Polygon order book; the comparison columns benchmark each venue on fee structure, KYC, settlement currency and payment rails. Every CTA routes to Who Will Win 2026, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees.

Resolution & payout

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FAQ

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How reliable are the quoted odds?

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