Highest temperature in Buenos Aires on July 18?

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Market context

On 18 July 2026, the highest temperature recorded at Minister Pistarini International Airport in Buenos Aires will determine the settlement outcome for this market. The airport's weather station, located in Ezeiza roughly 25 kilometres south-west of the city centre, serves as the official reference point. July falls within Buenos Aires' winter season, when daytime highs typically range between 12 and 16 degrees Celsius, though cold fronts can depress readings further and occasional warm spells may push temperatures higher.

Historical temperature data from the same station reveals that July extremes in the region rarely exceed 20 degrees Celsius. The 0% crowd probability suggests traders are pricing in an expectation that the day's high will fall within the lower temperature bands offered by the market's resolution brackets. Comparable July days at Pistarini show that temperatures above 18 degrees occur infrequently during this month, making warmer outcomes statistically less likely. Seasonal patterns and long-term climate records from Argentina's National Meteorological Service indicate stable winter conditions typically prevail without significant anomalies.

Traders monitoring this market should track weather forecasts from the Argentine Meteorological Service (Servicio Meteorológico Nacional) as the settlement date approaches, particularly any alerts regarding unusual pressure systems or warm air masses moving into the region. Southern Hemisphere winter patterns, including potential polar outbreaks from Antarctica, could influence final readings. The Wunderground historical database will serve as the definitive source, with settlement occurring at 12:00 UTC on 18 July 2026 based on the highest temperature recorded across all daylight and overnight hours at the airport station.

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