Highest temperature in Seoul on June 29?

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Market context

The market hinges on whether Seoul’s June 29, 2026, peak temperature at Incheon International Airport reaches 28°C or higher, with the crowd assigning only a 17% chance to the “YES” outcome. Historical data shows June highs in Seoul typically climb from 77°F to 81°F (25°C to 27°C), rarely exceeding 87°F (31°C) [2]. While South Korea recorded an all-time high of 41.0°C in Hongcheon in 2023, Seoul’s own record stands at 39.6°C set in August 2018, not June [3][4]. Recent June 2024 saw 25.9°C in Seoul, the highest June temperature since 1907, suggesting that 28°C is an outlier even in warming trends [8].

Traders should monitor upcoming meteorological bulletins from the Korea Meteorological Administration and any sudden shifts in regional cloud cover or monsoon activity, which could suppress peak temperatures. No scheduled political debates or campaign-finance disclosures directly influence weather, but broader climate declarations from South Korea’s government in late June may signal heightened heatwave preparedness, indirectly affecting market sentiment [7]. The market is leaning on the absence of a confirmed heatwave forecast for late June 2026; if Wunderground or KMA issues a “high temperature alert” before June 28, the probability of 28°C+ could surge. Watch for real-time updates on Wunderground’s Incheon station page as the settlement window closes at 12:00 UTC on June 29 [1].

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Methodology

This page tracks Highest temperature in Seoul on June 29? across four political prediction venues. Live odds come from the Polymarket order book (the deepest political prediction-market book). Kalshi is the CFTC-regulated US alternative, Betfair the established UK sports-exchange with politics markets, Manifold the open play-money variant. For users geo-blocked from Polymarket directly, brokers like Election Predictions UK provide a 0%-fee route into the same order book.

Resolution & payout

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