Highest temperature in Wellington on July 8?

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Market context

On 8 July 2026, Wellington International Airport will record its highest daytime temperature, a real-world event that determines the outcome of this prediction market. Official climatology for the region places the July average high near 12°C, with typical daily highs ranging between 10.5°C and 14°C under mostly cloudy skies[1][8]. Historical data from early July consistently shows daytime temperatures between 11°C and 15°C, making outcomes from 12°C through 16°C statistically meaningful[6]. The current crowd-implied probability of 0% for the "YES" outcome appears misaligned with these established patterns, as the market itself assigns a 47% chance to 12°C and 40% to 13°C as the frontrunner outcomes[1].

Traders should monitor immediate weather announcements and real-time sensor data from Wunderground, the official resolution source for this market[1]. Current forecasts for Wednesday 8 July indicate strong southerly winds, light rain showers, and temperatures feeling like 8°C, with a low chance of precipitation but rising pressure[3][10]. The key dependency is whether the cloud cover and rain persist throughout the day or if a brief clearing allows temperatures to rise toward the seasonal average. Beat-reporter sources from the National Weather Service note that southerlies may gust to gale force in exposed places, which could suppress any temperature spike[2]. Watching the hourly updates for any shift from drizzle to clearer skies will be critical before the settlement window closes at 12:00 UTC.

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Methodology

Sports-specific comparison page for Highest temperature in Wellington on July 8?. 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.

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