Highest temperature in Seoul on July 3?

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Market context

Seoul is entering its peak monsoon period, where July typically delivers intense, short bursts of rain that cool the air rather than sustain extreme heat. Historical data shows daily highs in Seoul during July usually range between 25°C and 30°C, with average highs hovering around 27°C to 28°C, while humidity pushes the "feels like" temperature higher but rarely sustains record-breaking dry heat [1][4]. The current 0% crowd-implied probability for a specific high-temperature range aligns with these patterns, as late July and August are statistically more prone to the most sustained heatwaves, whereas early July remains dominated by the Jangma rainy season that limits peak temperatures [2][3].

Traders should monitor the Korea Meteorological Administration’s short-range forecasts for any sudden shifts in cloud cover or wind patterns that could temporarily suppress rainfall and allow temperatures to spike [5]. The market is leaning on the absence of major heat-related catalysts, such as official declarations of extreme heat warnings or unusual atmospheric pressure systems, which have not materialised in recent news [8]. While the Sinchon Water Gun Festival in late July may increase local humidity, it does not typically drive sustained high temperatures, and no recent campaign-finance disclosures or political debates have been linked to weather anomalies that would alter this trajectory [2]. The settlement window ending on 3 July 2026 captures the tail end of the rainy season, making extreme heat unlikely without a clear, unforecasted atmospheric shift.

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Methodology

This page tracks Highest temperature in Seoul on July 3? across four political prediction venues. Live odds come from the Polymarket order book (the deepest political prediction-market book). Kalshi is the CFTC-regulated US alternative, Betfair the established UK sports-exchange with politics markets, Manifold the open play-money variant. For users geo-blocked from Polymarket directly, brokers like Trump Prediction provide a 0%-fee route into the same order book.

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