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Closed: Jun 28, 1:00 AM EST
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This event predicts the highest temperature recorded in Boston on June 27, 2026. The resolution uses the official National Weather Service Climatological Report (Daily) for Boston Logan Airport, which provides the authoritative maximum temperature measurement for that date.
Resolution is determined by the maximum temperature recorded at Boston on June 27, 2026, according to the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily), accessible via the NWS Boston office website under Observed Weather for Boston (Logan Airport), MA. The official data source is CLIBOS. Temperature ranges are partitioned into six bands: 73°F or below, 74–75°F, 76–77°F, 78–79°F, 80–81°F, and 82°F or above. Each band corresponds to a distinct market outcome. Traders should rely exclusively on the final NWS Climatological Report (Daily) for resolution, as preliminary NWS data and third-party sources like AccuWeather or Google Weather may contain rounding or conversion differences. Data updates vary by reporting frequency, so the latest available report for the specified date should be used.
Prediction market odds reflect real-money trader sentiment and often diverge from traditional weather analyst forecasts because they incorporate broader information and incentivize accuracy through financial stakes. While meteorologists issue deterministic point forecasts or confidence intervals based on atmospheric models, this market aggregates dispersed knowledge from many participants betting on discrete temperature outcomes. Over time, prediction markets have proven competitive with or superior to expert consensus on weather events, especially when traders have access to updated model runs and satellite data closer to the event date.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through an order-book mechanism where traders buy and sell shares corresponding to different temperature ranges. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Each outcome contract trades independently, and the bid-ask spread reflects uncertainty and liquidity for that particular temperature band. As new information emerges—updated seasonal forecasts, climate patterns, or real-time weather data—traders adjust their positions, moving prices to reflect shifting probabilities of where Boston's high will land on that June day.
This market resolves around Jun 28, 2026, after June 27, 2026 concludes and the day's highest temperature in Boston is verified. The outcome is confirmed once the peak temperature is reported from credible public sources, allowing traders to settle their positions based on the actual recorded high. Resolution typically occurs within hours of market close, once official data is available and validated.
Major signals include updated seasonal climate forecasts, El Niño or La Niña patterns affecting North Atlantic weather, and real-time atmospheric data as June 2026 approaches. Heat waves, jet stream positioning, and tropical storm activity could all shift trader expectations significantly. Additionally, historical temperature records for that date and long-range ensemble model consensus updates will influence market pricing. As the event date nears, daily weather model runs become increasingly influential, with traders reacting to shifts in high-pressure systems and moisture patterns affecting the Boston area.