Highest temperature in Seoul (Incheon) on August 16?

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Market context

On 16 August 2026, the highest temperature recorded at Incheon International Airport Station will fall within one of several defined ranges. Seoul's summer climate typically peaks in mid-August, with daily highs regularly exceeding 30°C during this period. The resolution will depend on the Daily Observations table from Weather Underground rather than summary figures, a distinction that matters when automated systems or manual corrections produce variance between reporting sections.

Seoul's August temperatures have historically clustered between 28–34°C in recent decades, though extreme heat events pushing above 35°C occur irregularly. The 0% crowd probability suggests either extreme confidence in a specific temperature band or insufficient liquidity in competing ranges. Comparable August weather markets on similar platforms have typically seen probability mass concentrate around Seoul's seasonal norm of 30–32°C, with tail outcomes (sub-28°C or above 35°C) receiving minimal backing unless preceded by meteorological warnings.

Traders monitoring this market should track Korea Meteorological Administration forecasts released in early August 2026, which typically provide 10-day outlooks with reasonable accuracy for daily highs. Typhoon activity in the Western Pacific during mid-August could suppress temperatures significantly; conversely, a stationary high-pressure system would elevate them. The settlement window closes at 12:00 UTC on 16 August, meaning the market resolves based on conditions recorded up to that point, not the full calendar day. Regulatory accessibility varies: German traders face GlüStV restrictions on prediction markets lacking proper licensing, whilst US CFTC oversight applies to derivatives-like instruments; most platforms permit non-KYC participation up to approximately $1,500 notional exposure per market, though this threshold differs by jurisdiction and operator.

Methodology

This overview of Highest temperature in Seoul (Incheon) on August 16? 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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