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Closed: Jul 11, 2:00 AM EST
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This market tracks the highest temperature recorded in Minneapolis on July 10, 2026. The outcome will be determined by the official National Weather Service Climatological Report (Daily) for Minneapolis/St. Paul, which provides the authoritative temperature measurement for the day.
Resolution is based on the maximum temperature recorded at Minneapolis on July 10, 2026, as reported in the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily) for Minneapolis/St Paul, MN. The temperature is divided into six ranges: 82°F or below, 83-84°F, 85-86°F, 87-88°F, 89-90°F, and 91°F or above. Each range corresponds to a separate market outcome. The official data source is accessed through the NWS Regional Headquarters website by navigating to the Observed Weather tab and selecting Minneapolis/St Paul, MN with Daily Climate Report. Traders should note that preliminary NWS data may be subject to rounding and conversion nuances, and the final official report should be used for resolution rather than preliminary readings or third-party weather services.
Prediction market odds often diverge from traditional weather forecasts because they reflect real-money incentives and crowd wisdom rather than a single model's output. While meteorologists use physics-based simulations to project conditions weeks ahead, traders in this market incorporate their own research, historical patterns, and evolving data to price outcomes. Comparing the odds here to published forecasts from the National Weather Service or private weather firms can reveal where the crowd sees higher or lower probability than official models. This market typically becomes more accurate as July 10, 2026 approaches and uncertainty narrows.
This market resolves around Jul 11, 2026, after July 10, 2026 has passed and the day's weather data is finalized. The outcome is determined by the verified highest temperature recorded in Minneapolis on that date, confirmed against credible public sources. Once the event is complete and the temperature is officially reported, the winning outcome is paid out at $1 per share, and all other outcomes expire worthless. Traders should monitor official weather records and local reporting to anticipate which temperature bracket will ultimately be correct.
Several factors could shift odds significantly before resolution. Major weather pattern changes—such as a heat wave, cold front, or unusual atmospheric setup—will move prices as meteorologists update their forecasts. Seasonal climate anomalies, including El Niño or La Niña effects, influence long-range temperature expectations. Historical temperature records for July 10 in Minneapolis also serve as a benchmark traders reference. As 2026 approaches and seasonal forecasts become available, traders will incorporate new data, causing the market to reprrice. Real-money skin in the game means traders actively adjust positions as confidence in specific temperature ranges changes.