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400,720
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PLATFORM COVERAGE:
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Polymarket:
39%
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61%
Closed: May 28, 8:00 AM EST
Polymarket
This market tracks whether the highest temperature recorded in Busan will reach 28°C on May 28, 2026. On Polymarket, the leading outcome—a high of 28°C—stands at 100.0%, while the alternative of 27°C holds 0.0%. Resolution will be determined by historical weather data from Weather Underground, using measurements from Gimhae International Airport Station. Watch for the actual temperature reading on May 28, 2026, when Wunderground publishes the daily high for Busan.
Prediction market odds on Polymarket represent aggregated trader expectations, which often differ from traditional meteorological forecasts. While weather analysts rely on atmospheric models and historical data, prediction markets incorporate real-time information and incentivize accuracy through financial stakes. Comparing Polymarket odds to published forecasts from meteorological services or climate analysts can reveal whether traders are pricing in more optimistic or pessimistic temperature scenarios. This divergence sometimes signals market participants' confidence in specific outcomes that official forecasts may not yet emphasize.
The market resolves on May 28, 2026, after the highest temperature in Busan on May 28 has been recorded and verified. Resolution depends on official temperature data for that specific date, typically sourced from meteorological authorities or recognized weather stations in Busan. The outcome is determined by which temperature range or exact value the recorded high falls into, based on the market's predefined outcome categories. Once verified, the winning outcome is confirmed and traders' positions settle accordingly.
Several factors could shift odds before May 28, 2026. Seasonal weather pattern updates, tropical storm forecasts, or anomalous atmospheric conditions affecting East Asia may prompt traders to reprice temperature expectations. Long-range meteorological models released closer to May 28 will influence confidence in warmer or cooler outcomes. Ocean temperature anomalies, monsoon timing, and historical May weather trends for Busan also drive trading activity. As the date approaches, real-time weather reports and short-term forecasts become increasingly relevant, causing rapid repricing as new data emerges.