Pronóstico: Highest temperature in Chengdu on July 20?

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Market context

Chengdu’s peak summer heat on 20 July 2026 will be measured at the Shuangliu International Airport station, where July typically delivers maximums near 31°C amid high humidity and frequent rain. Historical data shows July averages 31°C highs with a 50% daily rain probability and 75% relative humidity, creating boisterous, bochornoso conditions that often suppress extreme temperature spikes despite long daylight hours of 13.9 per day [2]. The current 0% crowd-implied probability for any YES outcome suggests traders expect temperatures to stay below the lowest defined range, consistent with Chengdu’s pattern of moderate July peaks rather than record-breaking extremes.

Comparable July days in Chengdu rarely exceed 35°C, with peak precipitation reaching over 20 rainy days per month and up to 10 mm daily, which frequently interrupts heat accumulation [1]. Traders should monitor Wunderground’s daily history for ZUUU on 20 July 2026, watching for sudden shifts in cloud cover or rain intensity that could alter the high. No recent weather announcements or injury-style disruptions apply, but the settlement depends entirely on the single highest reading recorded at that station, making any brief clear-sky window before afternoon rain a critical catalyst. The 8.7 hours of average sun exposure in July further limits sustained heating, reinforcing the low probability of extreme highs [2].

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