Highest temperature in Madrid on June 29?

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Market context

Madrid on 29 June 2026 will see its peak daytime heat recorded at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, with the market betting on whether that temperature falls into a specific Celsius range. Current crowd-implied probability sits at 0% for the "YES" outcome, suggesting traders believe the threshold is unlikely to be met.

Historical data frames this low probability clearly: long-term averages place Madrid’s June maximum at 28°C with 10 hours of daily sunshine, while recent extremes show the warmest June day typically reaches 31.8°C on 30 June [1][6]. However, 2026 has already broken records, with Spain smashing two June temperature marks on 24 June, pushing average daily highs to 28.17°C and exceeding the 2025 peak of 28.01°C [4]. Even more striking, the highest maximum recorded in Madrid this June was 38.3°C on 22 June, far above the seasonal norm [7]. This volatility means the 29 June peak could easily surpass typical expectations, yet the 0% probability implies the specific range in question is set well above even these recent highs.

Traders should monitor Wunderground’s hourly updates for 29 June, as the resolution hinges on the highest temperature recorded at any time that day [market description]. A key catalyst is the forecast for late June heatwaves, which have already driven temperatures above 33°C in nearby predictions for 26 June [2]. Any sudden shift in cloud cover or wind patterns from the Atlantic could suppress the peak, but given the current heatwave trajectory, the 29 June maximum may approach or exceed 35°C. Watch for official MeteoSpain announcements post-12:00 UTC on 29 June, which will confirm the final reading before the settlement window closes [market description].

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