Lowest temperature in Hong Kong on July 13?

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Market context

On 13 July 2026, the Hong Kong Observatory will record the lowest temperature experienced that day in degrees Celsius. This market resolves to whichever temperature range bracket contains that official minimum reading, measured to one decimal place and published in the Observatory's Daily Extract climate data. The settlement window closes at 12:00 UTC on that date, though resolution cannot occur until the Observatory finalises and publishes the data, typically within days of the observation period.

Hong Kong's July temperatures are constrained by monsoon patterns and urban heat effects. Historical July minima in the territory typically range between 24°C and 27°C, with the 0% crowd probability suggesting traders expect the absolute minimum to fall outside the lowest available bracket. Comparable July datasets from the Observatory show that sub-24°C readings on a single day are exceptionally rare during this month, occurring only during unusual weather disruptions or tropical cyclone passages. The current probability distribution reflects this seasonal baseline.

Traders should monitor the Hong Kong Observatory's seasonal forecasts and any tropical cyclone alerts issued by the Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre. The Western Pacific typhoon season peaks in August but July systems do occur; the most recent significant July event was Typhoon Noru in 2022, which affected regional temperatures. Real-time tracking of any developing systems in early July 2026 will be essential, as such events represent the primary catalyst for temperature deviations from the historical norm. The Observatory publishes preliminary data within 24 hours of observation, with final corrections occasionally applied thereafter.

Methodology

This overview of Lowest temperature in Hong Kong on July 13? 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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