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$107,351,958
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2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,416,970,024
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PLATFORM COVERAGE:
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Polymarket:
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Closed: Jun 27, 4:00 AM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks the highest temperature recorded in Las Vegas on June 26, 2026. The outcome will be determined by the official National Weather Service Climatological Report (Daily) for that date, with resolution based on which temperature range the recorded maximum falls into.
Resolution is determined by the maximum temperature recorded at Las Vegas, NV on June 26, 2026, as reported in the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily). The official data source is accessed via the NWS Regional Headquarters website under the Observed Weather tab for Las Vegas. Temperature ranges are: 98°F or below, 99-100°F, 101-102°F, 103-104°F, 105-106°F, and 107°F or above. Each range corresponds to a distinct market outcome. Traders should note that preliminary NWS data may be subject to rounding and conversion nuances, and the final official NWS Climatological Report (Daily) serves as the authoritative source, superseding other weather services.
Prediction market odds often diverge from traditional weather forecasts and analyst predictions because they incorporate real-time trader sentiment and incentivized belief. While meteorologists rely on atmospheric models and historical data to project temperatures, market participants aggregate dispersed information and financial stakes to price outcomes. This market allows you to compare the collective judgment of traders against published forecasts from the National Weather Service and other meteorological authorities. Over time, prediction markets have demonstrated competitive accuracy, particularly when traders have strong local knowledge or access to specialized data about Las Vegas summer conditions.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order-book mechanism where traders buy and sell shares corresponding to specific temperature ranges. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Each outcome is represented as a separate contract, and the price of each contract reflects the probability traders assign to that temperature occurring. As new information emerges or trader sentiment shifts, prices adjust in real time. The spread between bid and ask prices indicates liquidity and market confidence; tighter spreads suggest strong consensus, while wider spreads reflect uncertainty about which outcome will materialize.
This market resolves around Jun 27, 2026, once the highest temperature recorded in Las Vegas on June 26, 2026 is verified against credible public sources. The outcome is determined by the official temperature reading from established meteorological monitoring stations serving the Las Vegas area. Traders should monitor weather reporting from reliable sources as the event date approaches to assess how actual conditions align with market pricing. Resolution occurs after the trading window closes and the final temperature is confirmed.
Several factors can shift odds in this market before it resolves. Long-range seasonal forecasts and climate pattern updates from meteorological agencies may alter expectations about June 2026 heat. Historical heat records for Las Vegas in late June provide context for extreme outcomes. Real-time weather developments in the weeks leading up to the event—such as heat domes, atmospheric blocking patterns, or anomalous jet stream positioning—can trigger significant repricing. Additionally, as the event date approaches, improved short-range forecasts will narrow uncertainty and consolidate trader positioning around the most likely temperature range.