Highest temperature in NYC on July 2?

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Market context

On 2 July 2026, LaGuardia Airport in New York City is expected to record its highest daily temperature amid an extreme heat warning that has persisted since 1 July, with heat indices surpassing 100°F and overnight lows remaining dangerously high at 84°F[3]. This real-world event determines the market resolution, which hinges on the peak Fahrenheit reading at the airport station as reported by Weather Underground.

Historical data frames the current 0% YES probability for lower ranges as highly improbable, given that LaGuardia hit 101°F on 2 July 1966 and Newark reached 103°F on the same date in 1901, while the airport has recorded peaks as high as 105°F in past extreme events[5][7]. The market’s frontrunner at 27% for 98–99°F, followed by 22% for 100–101°F, aligns with these precedents, suggesting that temperatures below 95°F are virtually excluded from realistic outcomes[1].

Traders should monitor the National Weather Service’s ongoing extreme heat warning, which remains active until the evening of 3 July, and watch for any official climate summaries released for 2 July that confirm the peak temperature[3][8]. Recent reports from USA Today highlight that record-breaking hazardous conditions are expected over 2–3 July, reinforcing the likelihood of high temperatures[3]. Accessibility for this market is unaffected by German GlüStV or US CFTC restrictions due to the “no-KYC up to $1,500” threshold, allowing direct participation without identity verification for smaller trades.

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Methodology

This overview of Highest temperature in NYC on July 2? 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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