Current global weather models indicate Kuala Lumpur temperatures on May 19 will likely peak near 33–34 °C, creating the tightest clustering of market-implied odds around those outcomes. Forecasters are watching subtle differences in convective cloud development and afternoon thunderstorm timing, which can suppress maximum readings by 1–2 °C if storms form earlier than expected. The inter-monsoon period typical for mid-May brings light winds and high humidity that amplify urban heat-island effects across the city, while any late-day sea-breeze intrusion from the Strait of Malacca could cap the high at 33 °C. Ensemble spreads from ECMWF and GFS runs remain within a narrow 2 °C window, reflecting genuine forecast uncertainty rather than model disagreement. Updated model cycles over the next 48 hours will determine whether probabilities shift toward 35 °C or settle on the lower end of the range.
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 19?
34°C 28%
33°C 22%
35°C 17%
32°C 13%
28°C or below
1%
29°C
1%
30°C
2%
31°C
5%
32°C
13%
33°C
22%
34°C
28%
35°C
17%
36°C
12%
37°C
7%
38°C or higher
1%
34°C 28%
33°C 22%
35°C 17%
32°C 13%
28°C or below
1%
29°C
1%
30°C
2%
31°C
5%
32°C
13%
33°C
22%
34°C
28%
35°C
17%
36°C
12%
37°C
7%
38°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 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 17, 2026, 12:06 AM ET
Resolution Source
https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/my/sepang-district/WMKKThe 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.
Resolution Source
https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/my/sepang-district/WMKKCurrent global weather models indicate Kuala Lumpur temperatures on May 19 will likely peak near 33–34 °C, creating the tightest clustering of market-implied odds around those outcomes. Forecasters are watching subtle differences in convective cloud development and afternoon thunderstorm timing, which can suppress maximum readings by 1–2 °C if storms form earlier than expected. The inter-monsoon period typical for mid-May brings light winds and high humidity that amplify urban heat-island effects across the city, while any late-day sea-breeze intrusion from the Strait of Malacca could cap the high at 33 °C. Ensemble spreads from ECMWF and GFS runs remain within a narrow 2 °C window, reflecting genuine forecast uncertainty rather than model disagreement. Updated model cycles over the next 48 hours will determine whether probabilities shift toward 35 °C or settle on the lower end of the range.
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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