TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$103,397,351
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2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,410,176,180
399,592
Markets across
30,097
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,622
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
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Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jun 9, 1:00 AM EST
Kalshi
The daytime high temperature in Boston on June 8, 2026 will be recorded by the National Weather Service's daily climatological report. This event tracks the maximum temperature across various ranges.
Prediction market odds on Kalshi reflect aggregated trader expectations and often incorporate the latest meteorological models and seasonal forecasts. While professional weather analysts publish deterministic temperature predictions based on atmospheric science, prediction markets price uncertainty across a range of outcomes. Comparing the two reveals whether traders are more or less confident than experts about extreme heat or cooler conditions for that specific June day. Market prices typically converge toward analyst consensus as the event date nears, though divergences can signal new information or trader skepticism about official forecasts.
On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. On Kalshi, this temperature outcome is priced as a binary or range-based contract reflecting the probability that Boston's high on June 8, 2026 will fall within specified thresholds. Traders buy and sell shares corresponding to different temperature bands, with prices ranging from 0 to 100 cents per share. The current market price directly implies the collective forecast probability. As new weather models release or seasonal patterns emerge, prices adjust to reflect updated expectations. Liquidity and trading volume on Kalshi determine how quickly prices respond to new information.
The market resolves on Jun 9, 2026, after the highest temperature in Boston on June 8, 2026 has been recorded and verified. Resolution is determined by official temperature data from the designated weather station or meteorological authority serving the Boston area. Once the actual high temperature is confirmed, the outcome is locked and traders holding the correct outcome receive their payout. The specificity of the temperature threshold or range determines which contracts resolve to 100 cents and which to zero.
Major weather pattern shifts, updated seasonal forecasts, and atmospheric indices like the North Atlantic Oscillation can move odds significantly. Release of new climate models or extended-range forecasts weeks before June 8 often triggers repricing. Real-time developments such as heat waves affecting the Northeast, changes in jet stream positioning, or anomalous ocean temperatures will influence trader expectations. As June approaches, daily weather forecasts become more precise, allowing traders to refine their bets. Unusual solar activity or volcanic effects on atmospheric conditions could also shift long-term temperature expectations for that specific date.