توقع: Highest temperature in Hong Kong on August 16?

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Market context

Hong Kong's weather on 16 August 2026 will be measured against the Hong Kong Observatory's official daily maximum temperature record. August sits at the tail end of the territory's summer monsoon season, when heat and humidity typically remain elevated, though the intensity of peak summer has begun to moderate by mid-month. The Observatory's standardised measurement protocols, recorded at their headquarters in Kowloon, provide the sole authoritative source for settlement.

Historical August data from the Observatory shows daily maxima in the 32–34°C range as typical for mid-month, with occasional excursions above 35°C during particularly intense heat waves. The 0% crowd probability suggests traders are either awaiting clearer atmospheric forecasts or treating the market as pending rather than actively pricing specific temperature bands. August 2026 falls within the standard Pacific typhoon season, meaning tropical systems could substantially alter temperature trajectories in the fortnight leading up to the 16th—either suppressing highs through cloud cover and rainfall or, conversely, driving extreme heat if high-pressure systems dominate.

Traders should monitor the Hong Kong Observatory's extended forecasts from early August onwards, particularly any alerts regarding approaching typhoons or heat advisories. The settlement window closes at 12:00 UTC on 16 August, allowing only the Observatory's finalised daily extract to determine resolution. Any significant weather pattern shifts—such as an early monsoon trough or subtropical ridge intensification—will crystallise probability across temperature bands once forecasts solidify in the days immediately preceding the date.

Methodology

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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

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

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Can I import form data and lineups?

This page shows the live Polymarket quote as an implied probability. Form data and lineups must be researched separately via sports data providers (e.g. Soccerway, ESPN, FBref) — we surface the market probability, not the sport analysis.