Highest temperature in Beijing on June 28?

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Market context

Beijing is currently bracing for blistering heat as heatwaves return to northern China, with temperatures soaring past 41 degrees Celsius in recent years. The market’s current crowd-implied probability of 0% for a specific high-temperature range appears starkly low when weighed against the city’s documented history of extreme June weather. Historical records show that on 23 June 2023, Beijing hit 41.1°C, shattering the highest June temperature recorded since 1961 and marking the hottest June day in more than 60 years[2][9]. Average daily highs in June typically climb from 84°F to 87°F, rarely exceeding 96°F, yet the 2023 event proved that extremes can breach 106°F (41.8°C) in southern suburbs[3][1].

Traders must monitor real-time updates from Wunderground for the Beijing Capital International Airport Station, as the resolution hinges on the highest temperature recorded at that specific site rather than city-wide averages[1]. The primary catalyst is the persistence of the fourth and strongest heatwave, which lasted from 21 to 30 June 2023 and pushed temperatures above 41°C across the region[7]. While cold air or rain could temporarily suppress highs, the prevailing forecast suggests sunny, long daytime conditions with daily peaks usually exceeding 30°C unless such interruptions occur[4]. Any sudden shift in wind patterns or the arrival of a cold front would be the critical variable to watch before the settlement window closes on 28 June 2026.

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