Highest temperature in Hong Kong on August 15?

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Market context

On 15 August 2026, the Hong Kong Observatory will record the day's maximum temperature in degrees Celsius to one decimal place. This market resolves to whichever temperature band contains that official reading, sourced from the Observatory's published Daily Extract data. The settlement window closes at 12:00 UTC on that date, though resolution cannot occur until the Observatory finalises and publishes the daily climate record, typically within days of the observation period.

Hong Kong's August temperatures are among the year's most consistent. Historical data shows daily maxima in mid-August cluster between 31 and 34 degrees Celsius, with extreme readings above 35 degrees occurring in roughly one in five years during this period. The 0% crowd probability suggests traders are either awaiting range options or the market has not yet attracted sufficient liquidity to establish meaningful odds across available temperature bands. Comparable August dates from prior years provide the most reliable baseline: the Observatory's 30-year climate normals indicate an August mean maximum of approximately 32.2 degrees.

Traders should monitor the Hong Kong Observatory's seasonal forecasts and any tropical cyclone activity in the Western Pacific during early-to-mid August 2026, as storm systems can suppress daytime temperatures significantly. The Observatory publishes monthly outlooks and issues typhoon warnings with lead times of several days. Additionally, urban heat island effects and any documented changes to measurement protocols at the Observatory's stations could influence readings, though such changes are rare and publicly announced well in advance.

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