Will Hong Kong have 600mm or more of precipitation in July?
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This market will resolve according to the total precipitation in mm in Hong Kong between July 1 and July 31, 2026, according to the Hong Kong Observatory. The resolution source for this market will be the Hong Kong Observatory, specifically the "Total Rainfall (mm)" figure for all days in July 2026 under the "Daily Extract" at the https://www.weather.gov.hk/en/cis/climat.htm link once figures are finalized for the specified range. If the reported data falls exactly between two brackets, this market will resolve to the higher bracket. If the relevant data is not available by October 7, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, another credible resolution source will be chosen. The resolution source for this market measures precipitation to 1 decimal place (e.g., 1.5), thus, this is the level of precision that will be used when resolving this market. Any revisions to precipitation recorded after data is finalized for this market's timeframe will not be considered for this market's resolution.
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Criteria
Resolves YES based on the official Polymarket resolution for: "Will Hong Kong have 600mm or more of precipitation in July?"
Context
Hong Kong typically experiences a significant amount of rainfall during the summer months, with July being one of the wettest months of the year. The city's location on the southeastern coast of China makes it prone to heavy precipitation from tropical cyclones and the summer monsoon. Historical data from the Hong Kong Observatory shows that the average rainfall in July is around 393mm, but the amount can vary greatly from year to year depending on weather patterns such as El Niño and La Niña events.
Recent News
Hong Kong has exceeded its typical July rainfall in just 20 days, with extreme rainfall also threatening northern regions of China as the country enters its peak flood season. The unusually high rainfall in Hong Kong is highlighting concerns about the impact of climate change on the region.
- Hong Kong surpasses July rainfall in just 20 days – why? - South China Morning Post
South China Morning Post
- Extreme rainfall threatens north as China enters peak flood season - Yahoo
Yahoo
- Climate change demands stronger worker protections in Hong Kong - South China Morning Post
South China Morning Post
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