Pronóstico: Highest temperature in NYC on July 9?

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Market context

New York City is currently experiencing an intense heatwave, with LaGuardia Airport reaching 102°F on Thursday, shattering the daily high record and leaving the station at 94°F by midnight. This extreme thermal event frames the current 0% crowd-implied probability for the July 9, 2026, market, as traders assess whether such record-breaking heat will persist or taper before the settlement date. Historical data shows LaGuardia’s highest recorded temperature is 107°F on July 3, 1966, while recent peaks include 104°F on July 2, 2026, and July 22, 2011[8]. The current 102°F reading, coupled with the unprecedented 94°F midnight temperature, suggests the atmosphere is primed for temperatures that could easily exceed typical July averages, making the 0% probability appear potentially premature given the active heatwave[1][3].

Traders must monitor daily Wunderground updates for LaGuardia Airport, specifically the highest temperature recorded at any time on July 9, as the market resolves solely on this metric[2]. Key catalysts include overnight weather forecasts from the National Weather Service, which indicate July 2026 highs ranging from 73°F to 91°F, though current conditions are far exceeding these norms[5][6]. The persistence of the heatwave, confirmed by records of the highest midnight temperature ever at LaGuardia (94°F on July 4, 2026), suggests a high dependency on whether the thermal anomaly continues through the settlement window[3]. Any sudden shift in wind patterns or cloud cover could alter the trajectory, but the current form points to sustained extreme heat that challenges the market’s initial dismissal of a high-temperature outcome[9].

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Methodology

Football-specific comparison page for Pronóstico: Highest temperature in NYC on July 9?. 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

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Can I import form data and lineups?

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