Highest temperature in Chengdu on July 11?

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Market context

Chengdu’s highest temperature on 11 July 2026 at Shuangliu International Airport will determine this market’s outcome, with the settlement relying on Wunderground’s recorded peak in degrees Celsius. Historical data shows July is Chengdu’s hottest month, often reaching 38°C, with averages around 31°C and peaks up to 38.6°C recorded in recent years[3][10]. The current 0% YES probability implies the crowd expects the temperature to fall outside the specific range offered, though comparable markets for 10 July 2026 priced a 38°C hit at 28.5%, suggesting thin volume and high uncertainty in basin geography favouring high-30s outcomes[9].

Traders should monitor daily Wunderground updates for Shuangliu Airport and any sudden shifts in regional heatwave forecasts, as Chengdu’s fuggy July conditions can push temperatures rapidly toward 38°C[3]. Recent news on Lines.com highlights that similar peak-heat markets in Chengdu suffer from low liquidity and wide outcome bins, making price signals less reliable[9]. No major regulatory announcements are expected before settlement, but the German GlüStV framework may impose stricter KYC thresholds for EU users, while US CFTC reach remains a latent risk for non-compliant platforms. The ‘no-KYC up to $1,500’ clause enhances accessibility for retail traders but does not override cross-border compliance obligations, limiting participation for those in regulated jurisdictions.

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This overview of Highest temperature in Chengdu on July 11? 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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