TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$107,351,958
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,416,970,024
400,720
Markets across
30,097
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,633
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jun 5, 1:00 AM EST
Kalshi
Weather conditions in Boston will be tracked on June 4, 2026, with various maximum temperature ranges recorded by the National Weather Service.
Prediction market odds on Kalshi reflect real-money trader expectations and often diverge from traditional meteorological forecasts published by the National Weather Service or private weather services. While meteorologists rely on atmospheric models and historical data, prediction markets incorporate broader information—including trader conviction and long-term climate patterns. Comparing Kalshi odds to official Boston weather forecasts released closer to June 4, 2026, can reveal whether markets are pricing in more extreme or more moderate temperatures than experts predict. This comparison highlights how financial incentives shape collective forecasting.
On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. On Kalshi, the highest temperature in Boston on June 4, 2026, is priced as binary or range-based contracts, where each outcome represents a specific temperature threshold or band. Traders buy and sell shares at prices between 0 and 100 cents, with the price reflecting the market's implied probability of that outcome occurring. Kalshi's order book aggregates buy and sell interest, and prices adjust in real time as new trades execute. The most liquid contracts typically attract tighter spreads and deeper volume, making them easier to enter and exit at competitive rates.
The market resolves on Jun 5, 2026, after the trading day ends and the highest temperature for June 4, 2026, in Boston is officially recorded. Resolution depends on verified temperature data from an authoritative weather source, typically the National Weather Service or a designated meteorological station in the Boston area. Once the final high temperature is confirmed, the outcome contract corresponding to that temperature range or threshold is settled at 100 cents, while all other contracts settle at zero. This ensures payouts align with actual observed weather conditions.
Several factors could shift market odds before June 4, 2026. Long-range weather pattern updates from meteorological agencies—such as shifts in jet stream positioning or sea-surface temperatures—often trigger repricing. Seasonal climate anomalies, including El Niño or La Niña conditions, influence regional temperature expectations months in advance. As June approaches, medium-range forecasts become more precise, and traders adjust positions based on updated model runs. Historical Boston temperature records and emerging climate trends also inform trader expectations. Major weather news or atmospheric developments could cause rapid odds movements in the final weeks before resolution.