Highest temperature in Taipei on July 1?

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Market context

The real-world event at hand is whether Taipei Songshan Airport will record a temperature exceeding 35°C on 1 July 2026, a threshold the market currently prices at zero per cent probability despite historical data suggesting such heat is routine. In July, Taipei routinely experiences daily highs around 32–38°C, with average highs near 32°C rarely dipping below 31°C or exceeding 34°C, and peak averages reaching 34°C by mid-month; comparable cases from recent years show 36°C recorded on 29 May 2023, confirming that extreme heat is not anomalous in this season[3][5][8].

Traders should monitor upcoming weather bulletins from the Central Weather Bureau of Taiwan, scheduled climate declarations ahead of the summer monsoon peak, and any sudden shifts in regional humidity forecasts that could push temperatures toward the 35–37°C range[7]. The market is leaning heavily on the absence of immediate extreme heat warnings, but a catalyst such as a sudden surge in shortwave solar energy—currently stable at 5.4 kWh—combined with reduced cloud cover could rapidly alter the probability curve, especially if a new high-temperature alert is issued before settlement on 1 July 2026[3]. Recent campaign-finance disclosures from local environmental groups have also highlighted increased funding for heat-resilience projects, which may indirectly signal heightened awareness of rising temperature risks in the coming weeks[5].

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Methodology

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