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This market predicts the highest temperature recorded in Boston on June 20, 2026. The outcome will be determined by the official National Weather Service Climatological Report (Daily) for that date, with six temperature ranges covering conditions from cool to warm.
Resolution is based on the maximum temperature recorded at Boston (Logan Airport), MA on June 20, 2026, as reported in the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily). The official data source is accessed through the NWS website at the specified URL, selecting the "Observed Weather" tab and "Boston (Logan Airport), MA" location with Daily Climate Report. Six distinct temperature bands partition the possible outcomes: 75°F or below, 76-77°F, 78-79°F, 80-81°F, 82-83°F, and 84°F or above. Each band corresponds to a separate market outcome. Traders should note that preliminary NWS data may be subject to rounding and conversion nuances, and the final official NWS Climatological Report (Daily) serves as the authoritative source, superseding other weather services.
Prediction market odds reflect real-money incentives for accuracy, often incorporating meteorological models and historical climate data faster than traditional forecasts update. While weather analysts publish seasonal outlooks and long-range predictions months in advance, this market aggregates the collective judgment of traders who profit when their temperature bets prove correct. Over time, prediction markets tend to converge toward verifiable outcomes, making them a useful benchmark against published forecasts. The two sources often align on broad trends but may diverge when new data or model updates shift expectations.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through an order-book mechanism where buyers and sellers trade shares representing different temperature outcomes. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Each share pays out based on whether the actual high temperature falls within the specified range, and the current bid-ask spread reflects the market's uncertainty around the most likely outcome. As traders place orders, prices adjust in real time, with higher prices indicating greater confidence in a particular temperature band and lower prices signaling skepticism.
This market resolves around Jun 21, 2026, once June 20, 2026 has passed and the highest temperature recorded in Boston that day is verified against credible public sources. The outcome is determined by the official high temperature reported for the date, which traders can cross-check against multiple weather databases and historical records. Resolution occurs shortly after the event, allowing the platform to settle all positions and distribute winnings to holders of the correct outcome shares.
Major climate patterns, seasonal forecasts, and atmospheric conditions will drive price movement in this market. El Niño or La Niña phases, jet stream positioning, and high-pressure systems over the Northeast can all influence June temperatures in Boston. Additionally, updated long-range weather models released by NOAA or other meteorological agencies may shift trader expectations as the date approaches. Historical heat waves, urban heat island effects, and broader warming trends also factor into how traders price their bets on the final outcome.