Home / Prediction Markets / Science / Lucknow July Ten Temperature: Will Thirty-Three Hold? Lucknow July Ten Temperature: Will Thirty-Three Hold? ☆ Watch Paper Trade View on Polymarket → Share SR Sofia Renard Climate & Science Analyst Embed NEW Embed this market Full Compact Copy Published July 8, 2026 6 min read Lines Verdict NO at 74% implied probability COOLER OUTCOME FAVORED: Monsoon climatology and bearish momentum align against the 33°C threshold. Market probability: 32.5%. 26% Market Probability 1h -6.5% 24h +0.0% Trend Weak (39/100) Volume $5.1K $5.1K in 24h Liquidity $73.2K Moderate depth Time Left 1 day Resolves Jul 10 5K Vol. Jul 10, 2026 1H 6H 1D 1W 1M ALL Select lines to display 33°C or higher $2K Vol. 26% Yes 26¢ No 74¢ 31°C $187 Vol. 23% Yes 22.5¢ No 77.5¢ 32°C $533 Vol. 23% Yes 22.5¢ No 77.5¢ 30°C $224 Vol. 10% Yes 9.5¢ No 90.5¢ 29°C $263 Vol. 4% Yes 4¢ No 96¢ 28°C $153 Vol. 2% Yes 2.5¢ No 97.6¢ Lucknow’s July weather tells a straightforward story most years. July 10 sits deep in monsoon season, when daytime highs typically drop well below the brutal May and June peaks. The market is pricing a 32.5% chance that Lucknow’s highest temperature on July 10 reaches 33°C or above. That means the market’s strong lean is toward a cooler reading, consistent with active monsoon conditions pulling temperatures down. The market question asks whether Lucknow’s highest temperature on July 10, 2026, hits 33°C or higher. The YES price sits at 0.33 and the NO price at 0.68, with the contract resolving at noon on July 10. Total volume is $3,984, all recorded in the last 24 hours, against a liquidity pool of $69,134. How the Lucknow Temperature Contract Works This contract resolves YES if the highest recorded temperature in Lucknow on July 10, 2026, reaches 33°C or above. It resolves NO if the peak falls below that threshold. The market lists alternative outcomes at 23°C or below, 24°C, 25°C, 26°C, 27°C, 28°C, 29°C, 30°C, 31°C, and 32°C, suggesting a multi-outcome structure where the field is wide. YES (33°C or higher): 0.33 implied probability of 32.5%NO (below 33°C): 0.68 implied probability of 67.5% The temperature must clear 33°C for YES to pay out. Lucknow’s monsoon typically arrives in late June and suppresses afternoon highs significantly. A fully active monsoon on July 10 makes sub-33°C readings the clear base case. The scenario where YES wins requires monsoon onset to stall, a break in cloud cover, or an unusually warm and dry airmass to dominate the region that day. Sponsored Partner Momentum and Market Signals The momentum composite points sharply bearish on YES. The 1-hour price change is down 4.0%, the trend score sits at 29.46 out of 100, and the 24-hour data shows the market has moved decisively away from YES since opening. The most likely driver is updated meteorological modeling for the July 10 window, which would sharpen forecasts as the date approaches and consolidate trader conviction around the cooler outcome. Total volume is $3,984, with all of that recorded in the last 24 hours. Liquidity is $69,134, which is deep relative to the volume. This is a thin-volume market. At this level, a single large trade can shift the price meaningfully. The liquidity cushion reduces slippage but does not signal broad market participation. Key Factors The 1-hour price change is down 4.0%, and the trend score of 29.46 reflects strong bearish momentum on YES, consistent with improving monsoon forecast confidence for July 10.Lucknow’s July climatology strongly favors maximum temperatures in the 30°C to 35°C range, but active monsoon days push readings toward the lower end of that band.The multi-outcome structure of this market means capital is distributed across many bins, making the 33°C-or-higher bin just one of eleven possible resolution points.Volume below $1,000 per hour means this market can reprice sharply if a major weather model update drops before July 10 noon resolution.Open interest is zero, which means no unresolved positions are locked in, and the market is still forming its consensus entirely through active trading. Lines Analysis: What the Data Says About Lucknow on July Ten The clearest signal here is seasonal. Lucknow sits in the Indo-Gangetic Plain, and by early July the southwest monsoon has typically established itself across Uttar Pradesh. Monsoon-active days bring cloud cover, humidity, and reduced solar radiation that cap afternoon highs. The India Meteorological Department’s historical data for Lucknow shows July averages in the low-to-mid 30s Celsius, with hot outliers rare once the monsoon is entrenched. A 33°C reading is not extreme, but it requires conditions leaning toward monsoon break or weak monsoon activity on that specific day. The real obstacle for YES is persistence. Reaching 33°C on July 10 requires either a monsoon break day, where dry continental air temporarily displaces moist onshore flow, or a late and weak monsoon year. The 2026 monsoon’s behavior through July 8 is the key variable. If northwest India is seeing strong monsoon activity and Lucknow is under cloud and rain, the probability of a 33°C peak drops further. A monsoon break scenario, which does occur in July and can last several days, would be the catalyst that reprices YES upward. Signals to Monitor India Meteorological Department’s monsoon bulletin for Uttar Pradesh on July 9 will be the most direct signal. Active monsoon language pushes YES lower.Global Forecast System and European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts model runs for July 10 Lucknow maximum temperature will drive trader conviction in the final 48 hours.Any IMD announcement of a monsoon break or withdrawal phase over northwest India would immediately reprice YES higher.Lucknow airport weather observations on July 9, particularly afternoon temperatures, provide a real-time proxy for the July 10 outcome.Regional satellite imagery showing cloud cover over Uttar Pradesh on July 9 to 10 is the simplest leading indicator available to traders. With $3,984 in total volume, this market is expressing a directional view but not a deeply liquid consensus. The data favors the NO side. Monsoon climatology, the current bearish momentum, and the thin participation all point the same direction. The market is pricing uncertainty, not science, but here the science and the market happen to agree. LINES VERDICT MONSOON CLIMATOLOGY FAVORS COOLER READING July 10 in Lucknow sits inside the monsoon window. The base case is cloud cover and suppressed highs, which keeps the 33°C threshold out of reach on an active monsoon day. What the market says: At 32.5% implied probability, the market has assigned YES a meaningful but minority chance. With resolution in under 48 hours, any shift in the monsoon forecast for Uttar Pradesh will move this price fast. Key unknown: Whether the southwest monsoon is in an active or break phase over Lucknow on July 10. A monsoon break day would push temperatures above 33°C. An active monsoon day almost certainly keeps the reading below threshold. Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat does 32.5% probability mean for this market?It means traders currently assign roughly a one-in-three chance that Lucknow's highest temperature on July 10 reaches 33°C or above. The market can reprice quickly as weather forecasts update before the noon resolution.How does the NO side of this contract pay out?NO pays out if Lucknow's peak temperature on July 10 falls below 33°C. With the monsoon typically active in early July, sub-33°C highs are the base-case expectation for this date.What data or events would move this market price most?India Meteorological Department monsoon bulletins for Uttar Pradesh and updated GFS or ECMWF model runs for July 10 are the primary movers. A monsoon break announcement would sharply reprice YES upward.When does this contract resolve?The contract resolves on July 10, 2026, at 12:00 noon. That gives traders less than 48 hours from July 8 to act on updated weather forecasts before resolution.Is the volume and liquidity on this market reliable?Total volume is $3,984, which is thin. Liquidity is $69,134, providing depth, but low volume means a single large trade can shift the price sharply before resolution.How is the Smart Money Index calculated?We aggregate the live positions of the top 50 Polymarket whales (ranked by 30-day tracked volume) into one composite reading per market. It refreshes every hour. The percentage shows how many of those whales hold YES versus NO; the net dollar position shows the cohort's directional exposure in dollars.What is a convergence signal?A convergence event fires when three or more tracked wallets buy the same outcome on the same market within a four-hour window. We surface these in the activity feed and the VIP digest.Is Lines a market operator?No. Lines is an editorial and data product. We do not operate prediction markets, custody funds, or accept trades. All trade flows deep-link to Polymarket via our affiliate code. Probabilities shown are market-implied and not predictions or recommendations. What Could Shift These Probabilities? Monsoon Break Pushes Temperatures Above Threshold If the India Meteorological Department declares a monsoon break over northwest India before July 10, dry continental air could push Lucknow's afternoon high above 33°C. This scenario is climatologically possible in July and would reprice YES significantly higher as weather models converge on the warmer solution. Active Monsoon Caps the Reading A fully active monsoon day over Uttar Pradesh, with cloud cover and rainfall suppressing solar radiation, would almost certainly keep Lucknow's peak below 33°C. If the India Meteorological Department's July 9 bulletin shows strong monsoon activity, NO becomes an even stronger conviction trade going into resolution. Weak Monsoon Year Gives YES a Path If 2026 has seen below-normal monsoon rainfall through early July, the onset over Uttar Pradesh may be delayed or patchy. A weak monsoon year reduces cloud cover and moisture, allowing afternoon temperatures in Lucknow to creep back toward and above the 33°C threshold even in early July. Heat Dome or Anomalous Synoptic Pattern A blocking high pressure system over northwest India could temporarily suppress monsoon flow and drive temperatures well above seasonal norms. This kind of synoptic anomaly would be visible in 72-hour weather model output and would give traders advance warning, but it remains a low-probability outlier for a date this deep into monsoon season. Key macro factor: The India Meteorological Department's 2026 monsoon onset timeline for Uttar Pradesh is the primary macro variable. An early, strong monsoon arrival suppresses YES probability; a delayed or weak onset raises it. Market Timeline 5:02 AM Market Created 5:02 AM Market Opened Friday, Jul 10 Market Resolution Place paper trade No real money × Highest temperature in Lucknow on July 10? Outcome 33°C or higher · 26% 31°C · 23% 32°C · 23% 30°C · 10% 29°C · 4% 28°C · 2% 27°C · 1% 24°C · 0% 25°C · 0% 26°C · 0% 23°C or below · 0% YES $0.26 NO $0.74 Stake (USD) $100 $500 $1,000 $5,000 Pick a market to see how many shares you would hold. 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