Highest temperature in Seoul on July 1?

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Market context

The underlying event is the highest temperature recorded on 1 July 2026 at Incheon International Airport, measured in degrees Celsius, with settlement finalising by 12:00 UTC on 1 July 2026. Historical patterns for early July in South Korea show hot, humid conditions where daily highs frequently approach 30°C, often feeling like over 34°C due to humidity exceeding 80% during the Jangma monsoon season [3]. Current market data for the adjacent 2 July event points to typical monsoon highs of 28–30°C, while the 1 July market currently assigns a 58% probability to the 30°C range, contradicting the 0% YES probability for the specific "highest temperature" outcome mentioned in your prompt [1][2].

Traders should monitor the Korea Meteorological Administration’s short-range heatwave forecasts and daily precipitation probabilities, which currently sit at 20% with mostly cloudy skies [4]. The resolution depends entirely on Wunderground’s official daily record for Incheon, a source that aggregates data from all times on the day, making short, heavy July rainfalls a critical variable that could suppress peak temperatures [3]. Recent regulatory shifts include the German GlüStV’s tightening of state-level gambling rules and the US CFTC’s expanding reach over digital prediction markets, which now scrutinise platforms offering "no-KYC up to $1,500" for accessibility; this threshold allows retail traders to access this specific weather market without identity verification, provided the bet size remains under the limit, though compliance with local laws remains the trader’s responsibility.

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Methodology

This overview of Highest temperature in Seoul on July 1? 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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FAQ

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What if regulation changes?

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