Highest temperature in Seoul on June 29?

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Market context

Seoul is bracing for a potential June heatwave as meteorologists track an early surge of extreme temperatures across South Korea, with the Incheon International Airport station serving as the definitive resolution point for this market. The current 15% crowd-implied probability for the highest temperature to fall within the targeted range reflects uncertainty about whether this year will match the record-breaking intensity seen in recent summers.

Historical data frames this probability against a backdrop of escalating heat records, particularly the 2024 summer which the World Meteorological Organisation flagged as South Korea’s hottest ever, and the 2025 event where 59 cities recorded new all-time daily highs for June[1][2]. In Busan, the average daily temperature hit 26.2°C on 30 June 2025, surpassing the previous record of 25.8°C set just a day earlier, while Seoul itself reached 35.8°C during the same period[1][3]. These precedents suggest that a 15% probability may be undervalued if the current heat surge follows the trajectory of these recent extremes.

Traders should monitor daily updates from the Korea Meteorological Administration and Wunderground for real-time temperature readings at the Incheon station, as the settlement window closes precisely at 12:00 UTC on 29 June 2026[4]. The timing of the heatwave’s peak is critical; if the surge aligns with the 30 June 2025 pattern where temperatures continued to climb after the 29th, the market could resolve unexpectedly high. Recent reports from Chosun confirm that early heatwaves have already driven record-setting average temperatures nationwide, making the next 24 hours a decisive catalyst for the outcome[1].

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