Highest temperature in Paris on August 9?

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Market context

Paris’s temperature outcome is being set by the **highest reading at Paris-Le Bourget Airport** on 9 August, using Weather Underground’s **Daily Observations** table rather than the headline Day High & Low summary. That makes the practical question not whether Paris is broadly warm, but whether the station records a peak that lands inside the relevant Celsius band before the settlement cut-off.

The current **1% YES** price reads as a very low implied chance of the exact outcome, which is easier to understand when set against comparable summer-weather markets that often remain tightly clustered until the day itself. Recent Paris forecasts have pointed to late-week warmth, with one local forecast saying 8–9 August could turn hotter and reach or exceed 30°C, while other services have shown higher daily maxima for the period, including around 34°C for 9 August in one outlook and about 90°F in another[9][10][14]. In early June, Reuters reported that Météo-France saw temperatures reaching record highs across parts of France during a heatwave, underlining how quickly French weather markets can reprice when a hot spell firms up[17].

For accessibility, the relevant regulatory frame is that Germany’s **GlüStV** can capture online betting-style products offered to German residents, so platform availability may depend on local controls rather than the weather contract itself. In the US, the **CFTC’s reach** matters because event contracts can be treated as derivatives if they fall within US jurisdiction, which shapes who can legally access the market and on what terms. A stated **no-KYC up to $1,500** limit means a user may be able to participate below that threshold with reduced identity checks, but it does not remove geofencing, residency, or compliance restrictions, and it mainly affects how quickly small positions can be opened rather than the resolution mechanics.

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Methodology

This overview of Highest temperature in Paris on August 9? 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.

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FAQ

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