Highest temperature in Hong Kong on July 13?

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Market context

The market tracks the highest temperature recorded by the Hong Kong Observatory on 13 July 2026, with official data published in the Daily Extract. Current official forecasts project a daily maximum of 32°C under partly cloudy skies, though the crowd currently favours 33°C at 42% probability, suggesting traders expect conditions to exceed the baseline model [1][5].

Historical July highs in Hong Kong typically range between 32°C and 35°C, with the average high for the month sitting at 32°C [3][4]. The current 0% crowd-implied probability for the lowest ranges appears inconsistent with seasonal norms, as temperatures rarely dip below 28°C in mid-summer, and the Hong Kong Observatory expects July–September 2026 to be normal to above-normal in temperature [5]. Traders should monitor the final Daily Extract release for the "Absolute Daily Max" figure, as settlement depends entirely on this finalized data point [1].

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Methodology

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