Highest temperature in Munich on July 9?

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Market context

The underlying real-world event asks for the highest temperature recorded at Munich Airport on 9 July 2026, yet the market currently prices the "YES" outcome for any specific high at 0%, suggesting traders see no immediate path to a confirmed resolution or a specific threshold breach. On Polymarket, this contract trades on the Polygon network using USDC, where conditional tokens reflect a frontrunner of 25°C at 59% and 26°C at 46%, creating a stark divergence from the zero-probability stance on the "YES" side. This pricing implies the market is betting on a specific temperature range rather than a binary event, with the 27°C bracket holding a secondary 26% probability.

Historical July averages for Munich typically show daytime maximums of 23°C to 24°C, with long-term records indicating highs rarely exceeding 28°C unless a significant heatwave occurs, which frames the current 59% probability for 25°C as a conservative but plausible baseline. The 2026 forecast from AccuWeather projects daily highs ranging from 69°F to 90°F (21°C to 32°C), suggesting that while 25°C is statistically common, the market is not pricing in an extreme outlier event that would push temperatures significantly higher. Traders should view the 0% "YES" probability as a reflection of the binary nature of the question against the range-based reality of the data, where specific thresholds are less likely to be hit exactly than ranges.

Key catalysts for traders include the daily Wunderground data release for Munich Airport, which serves as the official resolution source, and any upcoming MeteoBavaria announcements regarding regional heat patterns or atmospheric pressure shifts that could elevate temperatures. A recent forecast from AccuWeather highlights the potential for 90°F highs, meaning traders must monitor the 12:00 UTC data update closely for deviations from the 23°C average. The dependency on the first data point publication means the market will remain volatile until the official record is logged, and any sudden shift in the 26°C probability could signal an emerging heatwave that the current 0% "YES" pricing has failed to anticipate.

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Methodology

This page reviews Highest temperature in Munich on July 9? across five venues. The live probability is the Polymarket mid-price, sourced directly from the on-chain Polygon order book; the comparison columns benchmark each venue on fee structure, KYC, settlement currency and payment rails. Every CTA routes to Kalshi UK, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees.

Resolution & payout

At resolution the UMA oracle takes over: a proposer posts the outcome with a bond, any token holder can dispute within two hours. Without dispute the result is accepted and the smart contract distributes USDC instantly.

On Kalshi (CFTC-regulated) resolution runs through their in-house clearing engine in USD. Betfair Exchange settles after match end in the account's local currency. Manifold pays no cash — only its in-platform "mana" currency.

FAQ

Is this market available outside the US?

Polymarket itself is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. Always check the legal status of prediction markets in your jurisdiction before trading.

How does resolution work?

Through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon: a proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and USDC payouts settle automatically once the result is final.

What's the difference between YES and NO shares?

A YES share pays $1.00 if the event happens, $0 otherwise. A NO share pays $1.00 if the event doesn't happen. The market price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the implied probability.

How fast are USDC deposits?

Polygon credits deposits after 12 confirmations — usually under 30 seconds. Withdrawals follow the same path and land back in your wallet within minutes.

Do I need to KYC for this market?

On Polymarket directly, no — it's wallet-based. Intermediary brokers like Kalshi UK trigger KYC only above $1,500 of lifetime trading volume; under that you trade pseudonymously with a single wallet address.