Highest temperature in Cape Town on July 13?

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Market context

Cape Town experiences its coldest monthly conditions in July, with the International Airport station typically recording daily highs near 17°C (63°F). The settlement window closes today at 12:00 UTC, yet current forecasts for 13 July 2026 indicate fair morning conditions transitioning to fog in the evening, with a maximum temperature of 16°C [3][8]. This aligns with long-term averages where the lowest daily high for the month occurs precisely on 13 July, rarely exceeding 22°C (72°F) [1][2].

Historical data confirms that extreme heat events in Cape Town during mid-July are virtually non-existent, as the city sits in a cool maritime climate zone where temperatures seldom breach 20°C in winter. The crowd-implied probability of 0% YES reflects this statistical certainty, as no comparable case in recent decades shows a July 13 high temperature approaching the thresholds required for a "YES" resolution in typical heat-range markets. Traders should monitor the Wunderground archive for the official 16°C reading, which will likely confirm the settlement [1][5].

No sudden catalysts such as heatwave announcements or atmospheric anomalies are expected, given the stable, foggy forecast for the afternoon [3][6]. The primary dependency remains the final hourly log from the Cape Town International Airport Station, which Accuweather currently projects at 64°F (approximately 17.8°C) before fog lifts [6]. With the settlement window ending shortly, the market effectively closes on a definitive winter baseline rather than a volatile summer spike.

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