Highest temperature in NYC on July 27?

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Market context

On 27 July 2026, the highest temperature recorded at LaGuardia Airport Station will fall into one of several defined ranges, measured in degrees Fahrenheit. The National Weather Service maintains continuous records at this major metropolitan airport, and Wunderground's historical database aggregates those readings for public access. The settlement window closes at 12:00 UTC on that date, capturing the full calendar day's temperature profile across New York City's primary aviation weather station.

July temperatures at LaGuardia historically cluster between 78°F and 88°F, with extreme highs occasionally exceeding 95°F during heat waves. The 0% crowd probability assigned to this market likely reflects uncertainty about which specific temperature band will resolve, rather than doubt about whether a reading will occur. Comparable July markets from prior years show that traders typically distribute probability across multiple ranges rather than concentrating on a single outcome, given the natural variability of summer weather in the Northeast corridor.

Traders monitoring this market should track National Weather Service forecasts released in the week preceding 27 July, particularly any heat advisories or excessive heat warnings for the New York metropolitan area. The Climate Prediction Center's 6–10 day outlook, updated weekly, provides early signals about whether anomalous warmth or cooler patterns are expected. Urban heat island effects specific to LaGuardia—influenced by tarmac, runway activity, and surrounding development—can elevate recorded temperatures 2–4°F above nearby rural stations, a factor worth accounting for when evaluating probability distributions across temperature bands.

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