Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via Polymarket Qué Es) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
100% | 0% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | See live odds → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
100% | 0% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | See live odds → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | See live odds → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | See live odds → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | See live odds → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| 25°C | 100% |
| 20°C or below | 0% |
| 21°C | 0% |
| 22°C | 0% |
| 23°C | 0% |
| 24°C | 0% |
| 26°C | 0% |
| 27°C | 0% |
| 28°C | 0% |
| 29°C | 0% |
| 30°C or higher | 0% |
Market context
Munich Airport will record a daily high temperature on 20 August 2026, with the market resolving to whichever temperature band captures that reading from Weather Underground's Daily Observations table. The current market pricing reflects 0% probability across all temperature ranges, an artefact of how Polymarket's conditional token architecture distributes liquidity when no single outcome has accumulated meaningful USDC backing. Traders holding YES tokens in any temperature bracket would gain proportional value only if that specific range settles as the recorded high; the market's present illiquidity means entry positions require patience for deeper pools to form.
Historical August temperatures at Munich Airport show considerable variation depending on broader European weather patterns. The past decade's August highs have ranged between 28°C and 36°C, with 2022 recording notably elevated readings during the continent's summer heatwave. August typically sits within Munich's warmest month window, though late-summer variability remains substantial—high-pressure systems tracking northward from the Mediterranean can drive temperatures sharply upward, whilst Atlantic low-pressure systems occasionally suppress them. These precedents suggest the eventual resolution will likely fall within the 28–35°C band, though extreme outcomes remain meteorologically plausible.
Traders should monitor European weather forecasting updates from mid-August 2026, particularly from Deutscher Wetterdienst and ECMWF model runs, which typically show reliable skill at the ten-day horizon. Heatwave alerts issued by German authorities would signal elevated probability for higher temperature brackets. The critical dependency remains Weather Underground's specific station recording methodology—the market explicitly references the Daily Observations table rather than summary figures, making the precise measurement protocol at Munich Airport the settlement arbiter rather than broader city-level estimates.
Methodology
This page is a comparison snapshot: one live quote, four reference venues with their key attributes, and a single execution path — every trade button routes to Polymarket Qué Es, which mirrors the Polymarket order book directly.
Resolution & payout
Polymarket-based markets settle through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon. A proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and unchallenged proposals finalise the resolution. Payouts settle automatically in USDC the moment the result is final — no bookmaker, no delay.
Kalshi-based markets settle in USD via the CFTC-regulated clearinghouse. Betfair Exchange settles in GBP/EUR net of commission. Manifold is play-money and does not pay out real funds.
FAQ
- Where can I trade this market with the lowest fees?
- Polymarket is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. The easiest 0%-fee broker into the same order book is Polymarket Qué Es. Kalshi charges up to 7% per trade; Betfair Exchange takes 2-5% commission on net winnings.
- Is this market available outside the US?
- Polymarket itself is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. Always check the legal status of prediction markets in your jurisdiction before trading.
- How does resolution work?
- Through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon: a proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and USDC payouts settle automatically once the result is final.
- How fast are USDC deposits?
- Polygon credits deposits after 12 confirmations — usually under 30 seconds. Withdrawals follow the same path and land back in your wallet within minutes.
- Do I need to KYC for this market?
- On Polymarket directly, no — it's wallet-based. Intermediary brokers like Polymarket Qué Es trigger KYC only above $1,500 of lifetime trading volume; under that you trade pseudonymously with a single wallet address.
Trade Pronóstico: Highest temperature in Munich on August 20? on Polymarket Qué Es
Live order book, 0% fees, USDC settlement in seconds.
Open live market →