TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$126,324,530
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,434,646,834
406,019
Markets across
30,401
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,689
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Aug 24, 12:59 AM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks whether Oklahoma City experiences 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 determines if Oklahoma City records a specified number of consecutive days with average temperatures strictly above 90°F during the week of August 18–24, 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 from The Weather Company for KOKC between 12:00 AM and 11:59 PM local time, rounded to the nearest whole degree. Only days within the specified week contribute to a streak. If a day’s average is exactly 90°F, or if fewer than 18 hourly values are reported, the streak is broken. All data used for resolution are taken from the published values at expiration; subsequent revisions are ignored.
Compared to analyst forecasts, prediction market odds for this market often reflect a more nuanced view that incorporates real-time data and trader sentiment. While analysts may issue broad temperature outlooks, traders on Kalshi adjust positions daily based on short-term weather models, recent trends, and volatility. This can lead to divergence, especially as the event date approaches and new forecasts are released. Monitoring both sources provides a fuller picture of expectations.
This market resolves around Aug 25, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, official temperature readings from recognized meteorological sources for Oklahoma City will be examined for the week of Aug 18, 2026. The exact number of consecutive days above 90°F will determine which contract settles in the trader’s favor.
Several signals could shift this market before it resolves. Updates from major weather forecasting services, unexpected heat waves or cold snaps, and shifts in long-range model predictions will all influence trader sentiment. Additionally, significant weather incidents—such as storms or atmospheric anomalies—could dramatically alter the projected number of days above 90°F. As the week approaches, daily forecast revisions will have an increasingly strong impact on market prices.