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This event predicts the highest temperature recorded in Boston on July 11, 2026. The resolution uses the official National Weather Service Climatological Report (Daily) for Boston Logan Airport, which provides the authoritative temperature measurement for that date.
Resolution is determined by the maximum temperature recorded at Boston on July 11, 2026, according to the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily), accessed via the Boston NWS office. The official data source is CLIBOS, found by navigating to the Observed Weather tab and selecting Boston (Logan Airport), MA with Daily Climate Report. Traders should note that preliminary NWS reporting may contain rounding and conversion nuances, and the final official NWS Climatological Report (Daily) value—not preliminary reports or third-party weather services—determines resolution. While AccuWeather or Google Weather may provide guidance, only the NWS Climatological Report (Daily) serves as the authoritative source for this market.
Prediction market odds aggregate the collective judgment of many traders with real money at stake, often capturing signals that traditional weather forecasts may miss or weight differently. While meteorologists rely on physics-based models and historical data, this market reflects forward-looking trader sentiment about July 11 conditions in Boston. Comparing the two reveals where the prediction community diverges from consensus forecasts—sometimes traders price in tail risks or seasonal patterns that analysts downplay. Both sources offer value: analysts provide detailed reasoning, while markets synthesize dispersed information into a single probability estimate.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order-book mechanism where traders submit bids and asks for shares tied to specific temperature outcomes. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The price of each outcome contract reflects the marginal probability traders assign to that temperature range occurring. As new information emerges—seasonal forecasts, climate patterns, or real-time weather data—traders adjust their positions, moving prices up or down. This dynamic repricing ensures the market continuously incorporates fresh signals about Boston's expected heat on the target date.
This market resolves around Jul 12, 2026, once July 11, 2026 has passed and the day's peak temperature in Boston can be verified. The outcome is confirmed against credible public reporting of the actual high temperature recorded that day. Traders' positions settle based on which temperature range or specific value the market specified, with winners and losers determined by how closely their forecasts matched the verified result. Resolution typically occurs within hours of the close of the trading day.
Several catalysts could shift odds in this market significantly. Long-range climate forecasts and seasonal outlooks issued by meteorological agencies often trigger repricing as traders incorporate new data about summer heat patterns. Major weather systems, atmospheric blocking patterns, or El Niño updates can alter expectations for July conditions months in advance. As the date approaches, near-term forecasts become more precise and influential. Real-time heat waves in the Northeast or unusual atmospheric conditions in late June could accelerate price movement. Historical temperature records for Boston on July 11 may also anchor trader expectations and guide position adjustments.