Forecast models from the China Meteorological Administration and ECMWF ensembles point to persistent cloud cover and scattered showers across the Pearl River Delta on May 18, suppressing solar heating and anchoring Shenzhen’s daytime high near 27–29°C. These conditions align with the market’s tight clustering around 28°C, 27°C, and 29°C outcomes, reflecting trader consensus on limited daytime warming amid high humidity and reduced insolation typical of the region’s early wet-season transition. Historical May averages near 29.5°C provide context, yet current atmospheric patterns favor moderation over the stronger heating seen earlier in the month. Updated short-range model runs and official station observations from Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport will refine the exact peak before resolution.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedHighest temperature in Shenzhen on May 18?
28°C 30%
27°C 27%
29°C 25%
30°C 11%
22°C or below
<1%
23°C
<1%
24°C
<1%
25°C
<1%
26°C
3%
27°C
27%
28°C
30%
29°C
25%
30°C
11%
31°C
2%
32°C or higher
1%
28°C 30%
27°C 27%
29°C 25%
30°C 11%
22°C or below
<1%
23°C
<1%
24°C
<1%
25°C
<1%
26°C
3%
27°C
27%
28°C
30%
29°C
25%
30°C
11%
31°C
2%
32°C or higher
1%
The resolution source for this market will be information from Wunderground, specifically the highest temperature recorded for all times on this day by the Forecast for the Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Station once information is finalized, available here: https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/cn/shenzhen/ZGSZ.
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This market can not resolve to "Yes" until all data for this date has been finalized.
The resolution source for this market measures temperatures to whole degrees Celsius (eg, 9°C). Thus, this is the level of precision that will be used when resolving the market.
Any revisions to temperatures recorded after data is finalized for this market's timeframe will not be considered for this market's resolution.
Market Opened: May 16, 2026, 12:05 AM ET
Resolution Source
https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/cn/shenzhen/ZGSZThe resolution source for this market will be information from Wunderground, specifically the highest temperature recorded for all times on this day by the Forecast for the Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Station once information is finalized, available here: https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/cn/shenzhen/ZGSZ.
To toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius, click the gear icon next to the search bar and switch the Temperature setting between °F and °C.
This market can not resolve to "Yes" until all data for this date has been finalized.
The resolution source for this market measures temperatures to whole degrees Celsius (eg, 9°C). Thus, this is the level of precision that will be used when resolving the market.
Any revisions to temperatures recorded after data is finalized for this market's timeframe will not be considered for this market's resolution.
Resolution Source
https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/cn/shenzhen/ZGSZForecast models from the China Meteorological Administration and ECMWF ensembles point to persistent cloud cover and scattered showers across the Pearl River Delta on May 18, suppressing solar heating and anchoring Shenzhen’s daytime high near 27–29°C. These conditions align with the market’s tight clustering around 28°C, 27°C, and 29°C outcomes, reflecting trader consensus on limited daytime warming amid high humidity and reduced insolation typical of the region’s early wet-season transition. Historical May averages near 29.5°C provide context, yet current atmospheric patterns favor moderation over the stronger heating seen earlier in the month. Updated short-range model runs and official station observations from Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport will refine the exact peak before resolution.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated

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