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Closed: Jun 29, 1:00 AM EST
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This event tracks the highest temperature recorded in Boston on June 28, 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 Logan Airport, MA on June 28, 2026, as reported in the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily). The official data source is accessed through the NWS regional climate portal for the Boston office. Temperature ranges are divided into six bands: 76°F or below, 77-78°F, 79-80°F, 81-82°F, 83-84°F, and 85°F or above. Each temperature band corresponds to a distinct market outcome. Traders should note that preliminary NWS data may be subject to rounding and conversion nuances, and the final official report should be used for resolution. While secondary sources like AccuWeather or Google Weather may provide guidance, only the NWS Climatological Report (Daily) serves as the authoritative source for determining the actual outcome.
Prediction market odds reflect real-time aggregation of trader beliefs and often diverge from traditional weather analyst forecasts. While meteorologists issue deterministic point forecasts or narrow ranges based on model ensembles, this market prices uncertainty across a full probability spectrum. Traders incorporate not only official forecasts but also historical volatility, climate patterns, and emerging data signals. Over time, prediction markets have demonstrated competitive accuracy against expert consensus, particularly when liquidity is robust. Comparing this market's implied probabilities to published forecasts from the National Weather Service or private meteorology firms can reveal where traders see upside or downside risk relative to conventional wisdom.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order-book mechanism where traders buy and sell shares corresponding to different temperature outcomes. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Each outcome contract reflects a specific temperature range, and the price of each contract (typically 0 to 100 cents) represents the implied probability of that outcome occurring. Traders profit by correctly predicting which temperature range will be verified on the event date. The platform's matching engine ensures transparent price discovery, with spreads tightening as more participants trade and liquidity deepens around the most likely outcomes.
This market resolves around Jun 29, 2026, once the highest temperature recorded in Boston on June 28, 2026 is verified and finalized. The outcome is confirmed through credible public reporting from established meteorological sources. Traders holding shares in the correct temperature outcome receive their payout, while incorrect positions expire worthless. The resolution process is automated once the data is available, ensuring rapid settlement and eliminating ambiguity about which outcome bracket applies.
Several factors could shift odds in this market significantly. Major weather pattern changes—such as shifts in the jet stream, tropical storm development, or high-pressure system positioning—often trigger repricing. Seasonal climate anomalies and updated long-range forecasts from meteorological agencies can also influence trader positioning weeks or months in advance. Short-term catalysts include updated model runs from the GFS, ECMWF, or other forecast systems as June 2026 approaches. Historical heat waves or cold snaps in the Northeast may adjust baseline expectations. As the event date nears, real-time atmospheric data and short-range forecasts become increasingly important drivers of market movement.