Highest temperature in Hong Kong on August 10?

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Market context

Hong Kong’s highest temperature on 10 August will be set by the Hong Kong Observatory’s final “Absolute Daily Max” reading for that date, published later in the Daily Extract and measured to one decimal place. The market cannot settle until that extract is finalised, so the key real-world outcome is simply the day’s peak Observatory temperature, not any intraday forecast or citywide extreme.[16][13]

Read alongside the history, a 0% yes price is not informative about the weather itself, because Hong Kong in August routinely reaches the low-to-mid 30s Celsius and has a long tail into the upper 30s. The Observatory recorded 34.4°C on 10 August 2025, while recent reporting also shows the city can spike to record territory, with 36.8–36.9°C at the Observatory on 9–10 August 2026 in typhoon-affected heat; that makes the live distribution around 35–36°C materially relevant even when the headline crowd price is pinned at zero.[3][11][18]

For accessibility, the regulatory frame matters more than the forecast. In Germany, the GlüStV regime can restrict participation in online gambling-style products depending on how a platform is classified and licensed, while the US CFTC has historically asserted broad reach over event contracts with US touchpoints, so geography and venue matter for access. A “no-KYC up to $1,500” policy means small-ticket participation may be possible with lighter identity checks, but it does not remove jurisdictional limits, sanctions screening, or platform compliance controls for this specific Hong Kong weather market.[1]

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Methodology

This overview of Highest temperature in Hong Kong on August 10? reviews the four comparable platforms from a regulatory perspective: which is accessible in your jurisdiction, where KYC kicks in, how the platform is classified by your country of residence. Live probability is the Polymarket mid; comparison columns show regulatory status, KYC thresholds and settlement options for each platform.

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