Recent forecast models from METMalaysia and international agencies indicate a peak around 33°C for Kuala Lumpur on May 18, driven by moderate solar insolation under partly cloudy skies and high humidity levels typical of the inter-monsoon period. Persistent afternoon convection and scattered showers, with rain probabilities near 20 percent, limit extreme heating compared to clearer days that reached 35°C earlier in the month. Historical May climatology shows average highs of 32–33°C, positioning trader consensus near this range while uncertainty over exact cloud timing keeps 34°C and 35°C+ outcomes viable. Updated model runs and official station data later this week will refine the outcome.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedHighest temperature in Kuala Lumpur on May 18?
Highest temperature in Kuala Lumpur on May 18?
33°C 32%
34°C 25%
32°C 14%
35°C or higher 14%
NEW
NEW
May 18, 2026
25°C or below
<1%
26°C
<1%
27°C
<1%
28°C
1%
29°C
2%
30°C
4%
31°C
6%
32°C
14%
33°C
32%
34°C
25%
35°C or higher
14%
33°C 32%
34°C 25%
32°C 14%
35°C or higher 14%
NEW
NEW
May 18, 2026
25°C or below
$642 Vol.
<1%
26°C
$314 Vol.
<1%
27°C
$175 Vol.
<1%
28°C
$197 Vol.
1%
29°C
$137 Vol.
2%
30°C
$79 Vol.
4%
31°C
$49 Vol.
6%
32°C
$25 Vol.
14%
33°C
$81 Vol.
32%
34°C
$80 Vol.
25%
35°C or higher
$127 Vol.
14%
This market will resolve to the temperature range that contains the highest temperature recorded at the Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport Station in degrees Celsius on 18 May '26.
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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport Station once information is finalized, available here: https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/my/sepang-district/WMKK.
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.Recent forecast models from METMalaysia and international agencies indicate a peak around 33°C for Kuala Lumpur on May 18, driven by moderate solar insolation under partly cloudy skies and high humidity levels typical of the inter-monsoon period. Persistent afternoon convection and scattered showers, with rain probabilities near 20 percent, limit extreme heating compared to clearer days that reached 35°C earlier in the month. Historical May climatology shows average highs of 32–33°C, positioning trader consensus near this range while uncertainty over exact cloud timing keeps 34°C and 35°C+ outcomes viable. Updated model runs and official station data later this week will refine the outcome.
This market will resolve to the temperature range that contains the highest temperature recorded at the Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport Station in degrees Celsius on 18 May '26.
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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport Station once information is finalized, available here: https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/my/sepang-district/WMKK.
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.
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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport Station once information is finalized, available here: https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/my/sepang-district/WMKK.
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.
Market Opened: May 16, 2026, 12:06 AM ET
Volume
$1,906End Date
May 18, 2026Market Opened
May 16, 2026, 12:06 AM ETResolution Source
https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/my/sepang-district/WMKKThis market will resolve to the temperature range that contains the highest temperature recorded at the Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport Station in degrees Celsius on 18 May '26.
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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport Station once information is finalized, available here: https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/my/sepang-district/WMKK.
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.Recent forecast models from METMalaysia and international agencies indicate a peak around 33°C for Kuala Lumpur on May 18, driven by moderate solar insolation under partly cloudy skies and high humidity levels typical of the inter-monsoon period. Persistent afternoon convection and scattered showers, with rain probabilities near 20 percent, limit extreme heating compared to clearer days that reached 35°C earlier in the month. Historical May climatology shows average highs of 32–33°C, positioning trader consensus near this range while uncertainty over exact cloud timing keeps 34°C and 35°C+ outcomes viable. Updated model runs and official station data later this week will refine the outcome.
This market will resolve to the temperature range that contains the highest temperature recorded at the Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport Station in degrees Celsius on 18 May '26.
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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport Station once information is finalized, available here: https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/my/sepang-district/WMKK.
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.
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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport Station once information is finalized, available here: https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/my/sepang-district/WMKK.
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.
Volume
$1,906End Date
May 18, 2026Market Opened
May 16, 2026, 12:06 AM ETResolution Source
https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/my/sepang-district/WMKKRecent forecast models from METMalaysia and international agencies indicate a peak around 33°C for Kuala Lumpur on May 18, driven by moderate solar insolation under partly cloudy skies and high humidity levels typical of the inter-monsoon period. Persistent afternoon convection and scattered showers, with rain probabilities near 20 percent, limit extreme heating compared to clearer days that reached 35°C earlier in the month. Historical May climatology shows average highs of 32–33°C, positioning trader consensus near this range while uncertainty over exact cloud timing keeps 34°C and 35°C+ outcomes viable. Updated model runs and official station data later this week will refine the outcome.
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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