Highest temperature in Kuala Lumpur on August 16?

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Market context

The settlement hinges on the highest temperature recorded at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on 16 August 2026, measured in degrees Celsius and sourced from Weather Underground's Daily Observations table rather than summary figures. The 0% crowd probability suggests traders are pricing in either extreme confidence in a specific temperature band or minimal liquidity at the extremes of the range distribution.

Kuala Lumpur's August climate is remarkably consistent year-on-year, with daily highs clustering between 32–34°C during the monsoon season. Historical data from the airport station shows August temperatures rarely breach 35°C, with the upper percentile occurrences tied to specific atmospheric conditions—notably reduced cloud cover during brief dry spells or heat dome effects from regional pressure systems. The current probability distribution likely reflects this seasonal stability; traders familiar with tropical equatorial patterns recognise August as a high-confidence forecasting window compared to transitional months.

Weather Underground's Daily Observations table occasionally diverges from headline summaries due to recording methodology and sensor timing, creating resolution risk that may suppress activity in edge-case bands. Traders should monitor the Malaysian Meteorological Department's seasonal forecasts released in late July, which typically flag any anticipated deviations from the 32–34°C norm. Regional air quality indices and upper-atmosphere pressure anomalies reported by NOAA can signal the rare conditions driving temperatures toward 35°C or beyond. Settlement occurs at 12:00 UTC on 16 August 2026, allowing for full capture of the airport station's daily maximum reading.

Methodology

Methodologically this overview focuses on on-chain pricing: Polymarket's live mid comes from the Polygon conditional-token order book and settles automatically in USDC. The other three venues — Kalshi, Betfair, Manifold — sit alongside as off-chain reference points so you can see how the contract translates across regulatory and settlement regimes.

Resolution & payout

Settlement is on-chain via UMA Optimistic Oracle. A proposer posts the outcome with a bond, a two-hour dispute window opens, then the smart contract lifts winning conditional tokens to 1 USDC and sends payments to holders' wallets automatically. No withdrawal fees beyond Polygon gas.

Off-chain venues (Kalshi, Betfair, Smarkets) settle in local fiat through bank-side clearing — faster than SWIFT, slower than on-chain. Manifold pays no real cash.

UK Frequently Asked Questions

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