Highest temperature in Chongqing on August 20?

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Market context

On 20 August 2026, the highest temperature recorded at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport will determine the settlement outcome. The market resolves to a specific temperature range in degrees Celsius, with resolution data drawn from the Daily Observations table on Weather Underground rather than summary figures. This distinction matters: intraday observation logs often capture peak readings that summary sections may round or omit.

Chongqing's August climate is consistently hot and humid, with historical daily maxima typically ranging from 32 to 38 degrees Celsius during mid-August. The current crowd probability of 0% suggests traders are either awaiting clarification on the specific temperature bands offered, or the uppermost range threshold sits above realistic August conditions for the region. Comparable August readings from prior years at Jiangbei station provide the baseline: 2023 saw peaks near 37°C, whilst 2022 recorded 39°C on 19 August. These patterns anchor expectations within a narrow band.

Traders should monitor China Meteorological Administration forecasts released in early August 2026, which typically provide 10-day outlooks. Tropical systems tracking toward central China in late summer can elevate temperatures or introduce cloud cover that suppresses peaks. The settlement window closes at 12:00 UTC on 20 August, meaning final observation data must be published by Weather Underground before that deadline. Regulatory access to this market depends on jurisdiction: German traders face GlüStV licensing requirements unless trading through exempted platforms; US participants fall under CFTC derivatives oversight. No-KYC access up to $1,500 notional exposure applies where permitted, though this market's binary nature means position sizing determines actual stake rather than notional value.

Methodology

This overview of Highest temperature in Chongqing on August 20? reviews the four comparable platforms from a regulatory perspective: which is accessible in your jurisdiction, where KYC kicks in, how the platform is classified by your country of residence. Live probability is the Polymarket mid; comparison columns show regulatory status, KYC thresholds and settlement options for each platform.

Resolution & payout

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FAQ

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