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Closed: Sep 27, 11:59 PM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks whether Las Vegas will experience consecutive days of high temperatures during a specific week. It focuses on the number of days in a row where the average temperature exceeds a set threshold, reflecting potential heatwave conditions.
The event evaluates whether Las Vegas experiences a specified number of consecutive days with average temperatures strictly above 90°F during the week of September 21–27, 2026. Each market corresponds to a different minimum streak length (2, 3, 4, 5, or 6+ days). A day’s average temperature is calculated as the mean of hourly readings reported by The Weather Company for KLAS airport from midnight to midnight local time, rounded to the nearest whole degree. Only days within the specified week contribute to a streak. A streak is broken if a day’s average is exactly 90°F or if fewer than 18 hourly values are reported. Data is locked at the expiration time, with later revisions disregarded. Any market requiring a streak of the specified length or more within the week resolves to Yes; otherwise, it resolves to No.
Currently, it’s difficult to directly compare the odds offered in this market to specific analyst forecasts for Las Vegas temperatures in September 2026. Long-range weather predictions are inherently uncertain, and analysts often provide ranges or probabilities rather than definitive statements. However, this market provides a real-time, aggregated forecast based on the collective wisdom of traders, which may differ from initial expert opinions. Observing how the market evolves can offer insights into shifting expectations as we approach the event date.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction, meaning traders buy and sell contracts representing potential outcomes. The price of a contract reflects the market’s implied probability of that outcome occurring. As more traders participate, the price adjusts to reflect the collective assessment of the likelihood of consecutive 90°F+ days in Las Vegas. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The market’s depth and volume indicate the level of confidence traders have in their predictions, and the price movements offer a dynamic view of evolving sentiment.
This market resolves around Sep 29, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the resolution will be based on the average daily high temperature in Las Vegas, Nevada, during the week of September 21, 2026, as reported by a recognized meteorological source. The market will determine whether there were consecutive days where the average temperature exceeded 90°F, and the outcome will be based on this verified data.
Several factors could influence trading in this market. Long-range weather forecasts released in the coming months will be closely watched, as will any reports on climate trends or El Niño/La Niña patterns that could affect temperatures in the southwestern United States. Unexpected heat waves in other regions during the summer of 2026 could also shift expectations. Finally, any news related to infrastructure preparedness for extreme heat in Las Vegas could indirectly impact the market as it reflects on the perceived likelihood of sustained high temperatures.