Highest temperature in Taipei on July 20?

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Market context

Taipei’s highest temperature on 20 July 2026 will be recorded at the Taipei Songshan Airport Station, with the market resolving to the Celsius range containing that peak. Historically, July is Taipei’s hottest month, with daytime highs averaging 34°C and routinely climbing between 32°C and 38°C, while the all‑city record stands at 39.3°C [3][5]. The current 0% YES probability on lower ranges aligns with this pattern, as temperatures below 28°C in mid‑July are exceptionally rare and the frontrunner outcome in the broader market is 35°C at 100% [1].

Traders should monitor afternoon weather updates for local thunderstorms, which are common in Taipei’s basin as humidity builds and can temporarily suppress peak temperatures, alongside any official Wunderground daily history releases for RCSS that will determine settlement [3][4]. Precipitation is very likely later today with an 80% chance, and temperatures are forecast to peak near 91°F (about 33°C), a figure that sits within the 32–35°C bands most consistent with July norms [4]. Watch for Wunderground’s daily record update for 20 July at RCSS, as that single data point will lock the market’s resolution [1].

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