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Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| 34°C | 100% |
| 27°C or below | 0% |
| 28°C | 0% |
| 29°C | 0% |
| 30°C | 0% |
| 31°C | 0% |
| 32°C | 0% |
| 33°C | 0% |
| 35°C | 0% |
| 36°C | 0% |
| 37°C or higher | 0% |
Market context
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is set up for a typical late-season tropical reading rather than a sharp swing, with August forecasts clustering in the low 30s Celsius and several services showing daytime highs around 32-33°C. AccuWeather’s August outlook gives Kuala Lumpur daily highs of 88-93°F, while other forecast outlets point to a high near 33°C and muggy overnight conditions, which supports a market around the upper 20s to low 30s rather than a much colder outcome.[1][12][14]
That framing matters because the market resolves to the *highest* temperature recorded at the airport station, not the citywide headline high, so the key question is whether the airport gets a clean midday spike or loses the peak to cloud, showers or sea-breeze moderation. Recent forecasts for Kuala Lumpur point to thunderstorms and showers at times, but also to afternoon heating into the high 80s Fahrenheit/low 30s Celsius, which is consistent with a result inside the main weather bands rather than an extreme outlier.[6][9][13]
For traders, the main catalysts are the day-of hourly updates, the timing of any thunderstorms, and whether the airport’s official reading runs hotter than nearby city forecasts. The strongest clues will be late-morning and early-afternoon observations: if cloud breaks early, the airport can quickly move into the 32-34°C zone; if rain arrives before peak heating, the day can settle lower. AccuWeather’s hourly track already shows temperatures rising through the morning into the high 80s Fahrenheit, with precipitation chances increasing later in the day, so the last forecast revisions and radar trend matter most near the settlement window.[5][9][7]
Methodology
Football-specific comparison page for Highest temperature in Kuala Lumpur on August 3?. Polymarket's live quote (Polygon order book) plus platform attributes for the three reference venues. Sports markets reward liquidity — Polymarket and Betfair are materially deeper than Kalshi (US-focused) or Manifold (play-money).
Resolution & payout
Sports markets typically settle on official final-whistle plus league confirmation. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle with a source URL per contract — usually official league data feeds or ESPN/Soccerway. Two-hour dispute window, then smart-contract payout in USDC.
FAQ
- Can I bet on individual matches?
- Yes, Polymarket lists every major Premier League / Champions League / World Cup match as its own market. Liquidity varies — top matches like El Clásico or a semi-final often have six-figure pools, lower-league games closer to three-figure.
- Which sports markets are available?
- Football (soccer) dominates — Champions League, World Cup, Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga — followed by NFL, NBA, tennis Grand Slams, Formula 1, boxing/MMA. Resolution via official league source confirmation.
- How fast do sports winnings settle?
- Once the official league outcome is logged in the UMA Oracle (typically 1-2 hours after the final whistle), Polymarket's smart contract triggers USDC payout. To your wallet within minutes.
- What's the difference between match odds and outright odds?
- Match odds cover a single game ("Bayern beats BVB"). Outright odds are long-term aggregates ("Bayern wins the league"). Outright markets have deeper liquidity; match markets have faster resolution.
- Can I import form data and lineups?
- This page shows the live Polymarket quote as an implied probability. Form data and lineups must be researched separately via sports data providers (e.g. Soccerway, ESPN, FBref) — we surface the market probability, not the sport analysis.
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