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Closed: Jul 5, 1:00 AM EST
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This event predicts the highest temperature that will be recorded in Boston on July 4, 2026. The outcome will be determined by the official National Weather Service Climatological Report (Daily) for that date, with temperature ranges spanning from 90°F or below to 99°F or above.
Resolution is based on the maximum temperature recorded at Boston on July 4, 2026, as reported in the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily), accessible via the CLIBOS database at Boston (Logan Airport), MA. The official data source is the NWS Climatological Report (Daily), which takes precedence over preliminary reports or third-party weather services. Temperature measurements are subject to NWS rounding and conversion methodologies. Traders should note that preliminary NWS data may differ from final official reports and should exercise caution when interpreting such preliminary information.
Prediction market odds reflect real-money commitments from traders and often incorporate meteorological forecasts, historical climate data, and seasonal patterns. Unlike traditional analyst forecasts, which may rely on a single model or institution, this market aggregates distributed knowledge from many participants with financial incentives to be accurate. Comparing the implied probabilities here to published weather forecasts from the National Weather Service or academic climate models can reveal where the crowd sees risk differently, though both approaches draw on similar underlying data sources.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order-book mechanism where traders buy and sell contracts representing different temperature ranges. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Each contract's price reflects the market's collective probability estimate for that outcome. As new information emerges—updated weather models, seasonal trends, or climate anomalies—traders adjust their positions, and prices move accordingly. The tighter the bid-ask spread, the more confident and liquid the market; wider spreads may indicate uncertainty or lower participation in specific temperature bands.
This market resolves around Jul 5, 2026, once the highest temperature recorded in Boston on July 4, 2026, is verified against credible public sources. The outcome is determined by official meteorological data, typically from the National Weather Service or equivalent authoritative weather stations serving the Boston area. Traders should monitor weather reporting in the days leading up to and immediately following the event to understand how the final reading will be confirmed and which temperature band will be deemed correct.
Updated seasonal climate forecasts, long-range weather models, and historical temperature anomalies can shift odds significantly. Major atmospheric patterns—such as heat waves, cold fronts, or shifts in the jet stream—often trigger repricing weeks or months in advance. As July 4, 2026, approaches, short-range weather forecasts become increasingly reliable and may cause sharp market moves. Real-time conditions on the day itself, including cloud cover, humidity, and urban heat effects, will influence final trading before resolution. Traders monitoring meteorological updates gain an edge in timing their positions.