Highest temperature in Shanghai on July 1?

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Market context

Shanghai’s summer heat is already intensifying as July approaches, with the Shanghai Pudong International Airport Station historically recording peak temperatures well above 30°C during this period. The current crowd-implied probability of 0% for a temperature in the lowest range appears starkly misaligned with decades of observed weather patterns at this location.

Historical data confirms July is Shanghai’s hottest month, with average daily highs at Pudong Airport rising from 84°F to 88°F (29°C to 31°C) and frequently exceeding 35°C (95°F) under sunny conditions[2][4]. Even the 2026 forecast for July indicates daily highs ranging from 80°F to 93°F (27°C to 34°C), making a temperature in the lowest bracket exceptionally improbable[7]. Traders should watch for real-time Wunderground updates on 1 July, as the settlement relies exclusively on the highest temperature recorded at any time that day[6]. No major weather announcements are expected, but sudden cloud cover or rain could temporarily suppress peaks—though such events rarely prevent temperatures from surpassing 30°C in Shanghai’s midsummer climate[5].

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