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2,388,728,490
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402,751
Markets across
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39%
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61%
Closed: May 29, 8:00 AM EST
Polymarket
This market tracks whether the highest temperature recorded in Ankara will reach 17°C on May 29, 2026. On Polymarket, the 17°C outcome is trading at 44.5%, with the 18°C outcome at 22.5%. Resolution will be determined by the highest temperature recorded at Esenboğa International Airport Station according to Weather Underground historical data. Watch the actual weather conditions as May 29, 2026 approaches to see whether seasonal warming patterns push temperatures toward or away from these thresholds.
Prediction market odds on Polymarket often diverge from traditional meteorological forecasts because they incorporate real-time trader expectations and incentives. While weather analysts rely on numerical models and historical data, prediction markets aggregate dispersed information from many participants betting real capital. For Ankara's May 29 temperature, comparing market-implied probabilities to official weather service forecasts and seasonal climate models can reveal whether traders are pricing in factors analysts may underweight, such as unusual atmospheric patterns or recent climate trends in the region.
The market resolves on May 29, 2026, after the highest temperature in Ankara on May 29 has been recorded and verified. Resolution depends on official temperature data from a recognized meteorological source for Ankara. The outcome is determined by the actual peak temperature reached on that date, measured in degrees Celsius. Once the data is confirmed, the market settles and winning shares are credited to traders who held the correct outcome. Early resolution is not typical unless extraordinary circumstances prevent standard data collection.
Several factors can shift market odds for Ankara's May 29 temperature. Major weather pattern changes—such as shifts in jet stream positioning, high-pressure systems, or unexpected cold fronts—will move prices as traders update their forecasts. Seasonal climate anomalies, including El Niño or La Niña effects, influence regional temperatures. Real-time weather model updates and ensemble forecasts released closer to May 29 will drive trading activity. Additionally, historical temperature records for late May in Ankara and any unusual atmospheric events (volcanic activity, solar variability) could prompt repricing as new information becomes available to the market.