Pronóstico: Highest temperature in Shanghai on July 12?

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Market context

Shanghai is experiencing heavy rain and strong easterly winds on 12 July 2026, with light precipitation already recorded at Hongqiao and overcast conditions dominating Pudong [4][8]. This wet, cool setup suppresses daytime heating, making a record-breaking high temperature highly improbable and aligning with the crowd’s 0% YES probability for extreme heat.

Historically, July is Shanghai’s hottest month, with average highs near 31°C (87°F) at Pudong and peaks often reaching 35°C (95°F) under clear skies [2][6]. However, comparable rainy July days in recent years saw maximums stall around 30–32°C, as cloud cover and humidity prevent solar intensification [3][5]. The current overcast, 79°F (26°C) reading with 89% humidity confirms a pattern that consistently caps temperatures well below extreme thresholds [4].

Traders should monitor real-time updates from Wunderground for the official 12 July maximum, as settlement depends solely on the highest recorded temperature at Pudong (ZSPD) [market description]. Key dependencies include the persistence of rain and wind; any sudden clearance could briefly lift temperatures, though current forecasts show no such break [8]. No new weather announcements are expected before the 12:00 UTC settlement window, leaving the existing wet pattern as the dominant catalyst [market description].

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