Highest temperature in Taipei on July 13?

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Market context

Taipei Songshan Airport is forecast to hit a maximum of 31°C today, 13 July 2026, with rain showers expected throughout the morning and afternoon, making a record high of 37°C or higher virtually impossible. This real-world outlook explains why the prediction market for “37°C or higher” currently sits at 0% YES probability on Polymarket, while the leading outcome is 34°C at 40%, followed closely by 35°C at 36% [1].

Historically, July is Taipei’s hottest month, with temperatures at Songshan Airport typically ranging between 25°C and 32°C, rarely exceeding 36°C [2][8]. The current 0% pricing on the 37°C+ outcome aligns with this pattern; even in past extreme heatwaves, the station has not breached 37°C, and today’s cloud cover and precipitation further suppress the likelihood of such a spike. Traders reading the 40% chance for 34°C should note that this reflects a plausible upper bound for a wet, cloudy July day, not a heat anomaly.

Key catalysts to watch include real-time updates from the Central Weather Administration’s 7-day apparent temperature chart and hourly forecasts from Yr, which already confirm rain and a 31°C ceiling [5][7]. Any sudden shift to clear skies or a drop in precipitation could alter the odds, but with 5.6 mm of rain expected and winds at 2 m/s, the conditions remain firmly against extreme heat [7]. Settlement will rely on Wunderground’s official daily record for RCSS, so traders should monitor that source as the day progresses [1].

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Methodology

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