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This event predicts the highest temperature recorded in Boston on July 9, 2026. The outcome will be determined by the official National Weather Service Climatological Report (Daily) for that date, which provides the authoritative maximum temperature measurement for the location.
Resolution is based on the maximum temperature recorded at Boston on July 9, 2026, as reported in the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily), accessible via the CLIBOS database at Boston (Logan Airport), MA. The event is divided into six temperature ranges: 86°F or below, 87-88°F, 89-90°F, 91-92°F, 93-94°F, and 95°F or above. Each range corresponds to a distinct outcome. The official data source is the NWS Climatological Report (Daily) linked in the secondary rules; preliminary NWS reporting and other weather services should not be used as the final determination. Traders should be aware that preliminary NWS data may contain rounding and conversion nuances that differ from the final official report.
Prediction market odds reflect aggregated trader beliefs about the highest temperature on July 9, 2026, and often diverge from traditional weather forecasts because markets incorporate real-time information and incentivize accuracy through financial stakes. While meteorologists issue deterministic forecasts based on atmospheric models, this market prices uncertainty as a probability range, allowing traders to bet on specific temperature thresholds. Comparing the two reveals whether the crowd is more bullish or bearish on heat than official forecasts suggest. Over time, markets tend to incorporate new data faster than traditional forecasts update, making them a useful cross-check for long-range temperature expectations.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through an order-book mechanism where traders buy and sell contracts representing different temperature outcomes. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Each contract pays out based on whether the actual high temperature falls within a specified range, and the bid-ask spread reflects the market's confidence in that outcome. Prices move as new orders flow in, with higher prices indicating stronger trader conviction that a given temperature threshold will be exceeded. Liquidity and trading volume directly influence how tight the spread remains and how easily you can enter or exit a position.
This market resolves around Jul 10, 2026, once the highest temperature recorded in Boston on July 9, 2026 is verified against credible public sources. The outcome is determined by the official temperature reading for that day, confirmed through established meteorological records. Traders' positions settle based on whether the actual high falls into the range they wagered on. Resolution typically occurs within hours of the market end date once the data is finalized and published.
Major weather pattern shifts, seasonal climate anomalies, and updated long-range forecasts from the National Weather Service can all shift odds in this market. El Niño or La Niña conditions, unusual jet stream behavior, or historical heat waves in early July may prompt traders to reprice their expectations. Real-time atmospheric data released weeks before the event—such as sea surface temperatures or upper-air patterns—often triggers sharp price moves. Additionally, any significant climate or weather news affecting northeastern U.S. conditions could influence how traders assess the probability of extreme heat on that specific date.