Pronóstico: Highest temperature in Paris on July 20?

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Market context

Paris-Le Bourget is set to record its peak temperature for 20 July 2026 during an active, intense heatwave that has already pushed temperatures across France to 35–40°C, with forecasts suggesting Paris could reach 36–39°C and potentially hit 40°C on some afternoons [3][5]. This extreme event contradicts the market’s current 0% implied probability for any outcome above 24°C, as historical July averages in Paris sit at 25–27°C but heatwaves routinely drive readings to 35–40°C for multiple days [2]. The 24°C frontrunner at 100% probability appears misaligned with current meteorological reality, given that mid-July 2026 is already experiencing sustained high temperatures well above this threshold [1][3].

Traders should monitor Météo-France’s daily heatwave bulletins and Wunderground’s real-time updates for Paris-Le Bourget, as the settlement depends strictly on the highest temperature recorded at that station on 20 July [2][6]. The heatwave is expected to persist through at least 14 July with no clear end in sight, though cooler Atlantic air may arrive by the end of the current week, potentially dropping temperatures below 30°C [5][6]. Key catalysts include official red-alert extensions, evacuation orders, and any sudden shifts in Atlantic wind patterns that could disrupt the heat dome over northern France. The resolution source is Wunderground’s daily history for LFPB, so traders must verify the station’s recorded peak against broader regional forecasts to avoid mispricing [2].

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