TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$103,397,351
24H TRANSACTIONS:
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%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: May 30, 8:00 AM EST
Polymarket
This market tracks whether Karachi's highest temperature will reach 38°C or higher on May 30, 2026. On Polymarket, the leading outcome currently stands at 37.5%, with the alternative scenario of a high of exactly 37°C at 36.5%. Resolution will be determined by the highest temperature recorded at the Masroor Airbase Station in Karachi, as reported by Weather Underground. Watch for seasonal weather pattern developments and monsoon onset timing leading up to May 30, 2026, which typically influence peak temperatures in Karachi during late spring.
Prediction market odds on Polymarket represent crowd-sourced probability estimates from traders with real financial stakes, often differing from traditional meteorological forecasts. While weather analysts rely on atmospheric models and historical data, prediction markets incorporate trader expectations and incorporate new information dynamically. The market odds reflect aggregate belief about Karachi's May 30 temperature, but may diverge from official forecasts due to different methodologies and information sets. Comparing both sources provides a fuller picture of temperature expectations heading into the event.
On Polymarket, the Highest temperature in Karachi on May 30 is priced through an order-book mechanism where traders buy and sell outcome shares. On Polymarket, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The top outcome currently tracked is whether the highest temperature will be 31°C, reflecting market interest in that specific threshold. Prices fluctuate based on supply and demand; as traders adjust positions, the implied probability shifts. Volume and liquidity on this outcome help determine how easily participants can enter or exit positions at competitive prices.
The market resolves on May 30, 2026, after the highest temperature in Karachi on May 30 has been recorded and verified. Resolution depends on the actual peak temperature reached that day, which will be compared against the outcome criteria defined for each share. Once the official temperature data is confirmed, the market settles and winning shares are paid out accordingly. Traders should monitor weather reports and official temperature records as the event date approaches to track real-time conditions.
Several factors could shift market odds before May 30, 2026. Seasonal weather pattern updates, monsoon forecasts, and atmospheric pressure changes in South Asia may influence trader expectations. Long-range meteorological models released closer to May 30 will provide more precise temperature predictions. Urban heat trends and any unusual climate anomalies reported in the region could also move the market. Real-time weather alerts and official forecasts from Pakistan's meteorological department will likely drive trading activity as the event date nears and uncertainty narrows.