Highest temperature in Sao Paulo on July 9?

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Market context

On 9 July 2026, the official highest temperature at São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport will determine the outcome of a prediction market where the crowd currently assigns zero probability to the event reaching 23°C. This extreme scepticism reflects the region’s seasonal reality: July is São Paulo’s coolest month, with average highs between 11°C and 22°C, making a 23°C peak highly atypical for mid-winter in the tropics[7].

Historical data reinforces this view. AccuWeather forecasts July 2026 highs in São Paulo ranging from 66°F to 81°F (approximately 19°C to 27°C), with an average high of 74°F (23.3°C), yet daily records rarely exceed 27°C in winter[1]. Even during Brazil’s recent severe heatwaves, such as the one in Rio de Janeiro that produced a perceived 62.3°C heat index, actual air temperatures in São Paulo hovered around 39°C, far above 23°C but not indicative of winter anomalies[3]. No credible record shows São Paulo hitting 23°C as a daily maximum in July, aligning with the 0% market probability.

Traders should monitor upcoming weather bulletins from Wunderground and national meteorological services for any unseasonal warm spells ahead of 9 July. While no scheduled political debates or campaign-finance disclosures directly influence temperature, unexpected shifts in atmospheric pressure systems could alter forecasts. The market leans on the absence of any historical precedent for a 23°C peak in July, a catalyst confirmed by WorldWeatherOnline’s long-term averages[7]. Any deviation would require an unprecedented meteorological event, which current models do not anticipate.

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Methodology

This page tracks Highest temperature in Sao Paulo on July 9? 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.

Resolution & payout

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FAQ

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Why do Polymarket and Kalshi differ on elections?

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Which political events have the biggest volume?

US Presidential election, party nominations (DNC/RNC), Senate majorities, individual state outcomes (Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin), and major European elections. Peak markets reach $50-500M per event.