توقع: Highest temperature in Chengdu on August 17?

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Market context

Chengdu will experience peak summer heat on 17 August 2026, with the settlement contingent on the highest temperature reading recorded at Shuangliu International Airport's weather station. The market resolves using Weather Underground's Daily Observations table rather than summary figures, a distinction that occasionally produces materially different values depending on measurement timing and methodology. Settlement occurs at 12:00 UTC, which corresponds to early evening in Chengdu's local timezone.

August represents the tail end of Chengdu's summer monsoon season, though peak heating typically occurs in late July. Historical data from the past decade shows 17 August temperatures at Shuangliu ranging between 28°C and 35°C, with an average high near 31°C. The 0% crowd probability suggests traders are pricing in either an unusually cool day or systematic underestimation of baseline summer conditions in the region. Comparable dates in adjacent years provide the most reliable reference point for establishing realistic temperature bands.

Traders should monitor mid-August weather patterns across central China from mid-July onwards, particularly any forecasts indicating unusual monsoon activity or high-pressure systems. Atmospheric conditions in early August will signal whether Chengdu experiences typical summer heating or anomalous cooling. Weather Underground's station data becomes increasingly reliable as the settlement date approaches, with 48-hour forecasts typically achieving reasonable accuracy by mid-August.

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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Can I bet on individual matches?

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How fast do sports winnings settle?

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