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Closed: Jun 22, 2:59 AM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks the peak temperature in Denver on June 21, 2026, as recorded by the National Weather Service. The outcome will be determined by the official daily climatological report, with resolution based on which temperature range the recorded high falls into.
Resolution is determined by the highest temperature recorded in Denver, CO on June 21, 2026, according to the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily). Temperature ranges are: 85°F or below; 86-87°F; 88-89°F; 90-91°F; 92-93°F; and 94°F or above. Each range corresponds to a distinct market outcome. The official NWS Climatological Report (Daily) is the authoritative source for resolution; preliminary NWS data and third-party weather services may contain rounding or conversion differences and should not be used as the basis for trading decisions.
Prediction market odds reflect real-money commitments from traders and often diverge from traditional meteorologist forecasts because markets incorporate a broader range of information and incentivize accuracy through financial stakes. While weather analysts publish seasonal outlooks and historical climate patterns for Denver's June temperatures, this market aggregates live trader conviction into a single probability estimate. Markets tend to update faster than official forecasts when new data emerges, though both sources ultimately rely on similar underlying atmospheric models and historical temperature records for the region.
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 bracket has its own bid-ask spread, and the midpoint of the tightest spread reflects the current market probability for that temperature threshold. As traders place orders, prices adjust in real time to reflect changing expectations. The platform's matching engine ensures transparent price discovery, allowing participants to enter or exit positions at any time before the market closes on Jun 22, 2026.
This market resolves around Jun 22, 2026, after the close of trading and once the highest temperature recorded in Denver on June 21, 2026 is verifiable from credible public sources. The outcome is determined by comparing actual meteorological data to the pre-defined temperature brackets offered in the market. Traders who selected the correct range receive their payout based on the final odds at which they entered their position. Resolution is typically confirmed within hours of the official temperature report being published.
Major shifts in long-range weather forecasts, updated climate models, and seasonal pattern changes will drive significant price movement in this market. El Niño or La Niña conditions, upper-atmosphere pressure systems, and solar activity anomalies can all influence Denver's June temperatures and trader expectations. As the event date approaches, near-term 10-day forecasts will become more reliable and may trigger sharp repricing. Additionally, any unusual heat waves or cold snaps in the preceding weeks could shift market sentiment about what constitutes a likely peak temperature for that specific day.