Highest temperature in Chengdu on August 17?

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Market context

Chengdu will experience peak summer heat on 17 August 2026, with the highest temperature recorded at Shuangliu International Airport Station determining the settlement outcome. The market resolves to a specific temperature range in degrees Celsius, using Weather Underground's Daily Observations table as the authoritative source rather than summary figures, a distinction that matters when station sensors record micro-variations throughout the day.

Chengdu's August climate is remarkably consistent year-on-year, with historical highs clustering between 33–37 °C during the mid-summer period. The 0% crowd probability reflects either extreme confidence in a specific range or sparse trading activity; comparable Chinese city temperature markets show that late-summer peaks rarely deviate more than 2–3 degrees from the 30-year mean. Traders should examine prior August 17 records from the Shuangliu station specifically, as microclimatic factors around the airport (proximity to water bodies, urban heat island effects) can shift outcomes relative to city-centre readings.

From a regulatory standpoint, this market operates under different compliance frameworks depending on trader jurisdiction. German traders face GlüStV restrictions on prediction market participation; US traders fall under CFTC oversight, which generally permits weather derivatives but scrutinises cash-settled contracts. The "no-KYC up to $1,500" accessibility threshold means traders can enter positions below that stake without identity verification on qualifying platforms, though this market's specific settlement value and range structure will determine whether individual positions breach that limit. Traders should confirm their platform's KYC policy and local weather-derivative regulations before committing capital.

Methodology

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