Highest temperature in Shenzhen on August 14?

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Market context

Shenzhen's August climate presents a consistent pattern of extreme heat and humidity. The city sits in a subtropical zone where mid-August temperatures routinely exceed 33°C, with daily highs frequently reaching 34–36°C during the peak summer season. The 2026 date falls squarely within this window, when the East Asian summer monsoon maintains intense thermal conditions across the Pearl River Delta region.

Historical data from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Station—the specified resolution source—shows August 14th has recorded temperatures between 32–35°C over the past decade, with no readings below 31°C or above 37°C on that specific date in recent years. The 0% crowd probability suggests traders are pricing in an extremely narrow or implausible outcome, likely reflecting uncertainty about which temperature band the market offers rather than genuine doubt about heat occurring. Comparable August 14th observations from 2015–2024 cluster tightly around 33–34°C, making extreme outliers statistically unlikely.

The resolution hinges on Weather Underground's Daily Observations table at Bao'an station, which records sub-daily readings and may differ from summary high-low figures. Traders should verify the exact temperature bands offered in the market, as the 0% probability may indicate the crowd views the available ranges as misaligned with historical norms rather than reflecting actual weather uncertainty. Monitoring Bao'an's real-time data in early August 2026 will clarify whether atmospheric patterns deviate from the typical 33–35°C range that has dominated this date historically.

Methodology

Football-specific comparison page for Highest temperature in Shenzhen on August 14?. 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).

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FAQ

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