Pronóstico: Highest temperature in Wellington on August 12?

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Market context

Wellington's maximum temperature on 12 August 2026 will be measured at the airport weather station and resolved against the Daily Observations table on Weather Underground, with settlement occurring at midday UTC on that date. August sits within Wellington's winter season in the Southern Hemisphere, when daytime highs typically range between 11–13°C, though occasional warm fronts can push readings several degrees higher.

Historical August data for Wellington shows considerable variability. The station has recorded August highs exceeding 20°C on rare occasions when subtropical air masses penetrate south, but such events occur in fewer than 5% of years. More commonly, the month produces maxima in the 13–16°C band. The 0% crowd probability suggests traders are pricing in an expectation that the temperature will fall below the lowest threshold offered in the market's range structure, reflecting the statistical rarity of extreme warmth during Wellington's mid-winter window.

Traders should monitor long-range forecasting models from mid-July onwards, particularly any signals of a significant warm-air incursion or blocking high-pressure system that could redirect subtropical flows southward. The Southern Oscillation Index and sea-surface temperature anomalies in the Tasman Sea will influence whether typical winter conditions prevail or whether an atypical warm spell materialises. MetService New Zealand's extended forecasts, updated weekly, will provide the most actionable guidance as the settlement date approaches.

Methodology

Football-specific comparison page for Pronóstico: Highest temperature in Wellington on August 12?. 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

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FAQ

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