Highest temperature in Toronto on August 12?

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Market context

On 12 August 2026, Toronto Pearson International Airport will record its daily maximum temperature, with settlement determined by the highest reading in Weather Underground's Daily Observations table rather than the summary high-low figures. The market currently shows 0% probability across all temperature ranges, suggesting either incomplete pricing or an expectation that the settlement window closure at midday may capture incomplete daily data.

Toronto's August climate typically produces highs between 24–27°C, with extreme heat above 30°C occurring roughly once per decade. Historical August records at Pearson show a maximum of 33.3°C (set in 1949), whilst the past five Augusts have averaged peak temperatures in the 25–26°C band. The current crowd probability distribution reflects uncertainty around whether the market will resolve at all, given the noon settlement deadline may fall before the day's actual temperature peak is recorded in the station's official observations.

Traders should monitor Environment and Climate Change Canada's seasonal forecasts for summer 2026 and any updates to Weather Underground's data collection protocols at Pearson. The resolution mechanism's reliance on the Daily Observations table—rather than the Day High & Low summary—creates a technical dependency worth tracking. Any announced changes to station equipment, data reporting schedules, or Wunderground's archival methods could materially affect settlement clarity closer to the event date.

Methodology

Sports-specific comparison page for Highest temperature in Toronto on August 12?. Polymarket's live quote (Polygon order book) plus platform attributes for the three reference venues. Sports markets reward liquidity — Polymarket and Betfair are materially deeper than Kalshi or Manifold.

Resolution & payout

Sports markets typically settle on official final-whistle plus league confirmation. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle with a source URL per contract — usually official league data feeds or ESPN/Soccerway. Two-hour dispute window, then smart-contract payout in USDC.

FAQ

Are prediction markets better than sports betting?

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Can I bet on individual matches?

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What are live sports odds on Polymarket?

Some top-tier matches stay open during play — you can trade the half-time probability in the 70th minute. Polymarket mid-prices update second-by-second; any frontend mirroring the order book shows the same movement.

How fast do sports winnings settle?

Once the official league outcome is logged in the UMA Oracle (typically 1-2 hours after the final whistle), Polymarket's smart contract triggers USDC payout. To your wallet within minutes.

What's the difference between match odds and outright odds?

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