Highest temperature in Taipei on July 6?

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Market context

Taipei Songshan Airport is forecast to experience heavy rain and a high of 22°C on 6 July 2026, with humidity at 95% and constant downpours throughout the day[2]. This severe weather pattern directly explains the current 0% crowd-implied probability for any temperature range exceeding 22°C, as the atmospheric conditions preclude significant solar heating. The market effectively prices in the likelihood that the day’s maximum will remain trapped within the lower bounds of the 18–22°C range due to the persistent cloud cover and precipitation.

Historical data for July in Taipei shows daily highs typically ranging from 86°F to 96°F (30–36°C), yet the current forecast deviates sharply from this average due to the monsoon influence[5]. Comparable cases from June 2026, where a daytime maximum of 23–26°C was projected under clearer skies, confirm that the current 22°C ceiling is an anomaly driven by the heavy rain event rather than a seasonal shift[1]. Traders should monitor real-time updates from the Central Weather Administration for any sudden changes in the rain intensity or cloud cover, as these are the primary catalysts that could alter the settlement temperature[3]. Any announcement of a rapid weather front clearing the skies would be the critical dependency to watch before the settlement window closes on 6 July 2026 at 12:00 UTC.

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