TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$113,466,932
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,423,222,590
402,751
Markets across
30,217
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,632
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jun 12, 2:00 AM EST
Kalshi
The maximum temperature in New Orleans on June 11, 2026, will be recorded by the National Weather Service, with the outcome depending on which temperature range is observed.
Resolution is determined by the maximum temperature recorded at New Orleans on June 11, 2026, according to the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily). The official data source is accessed via the NWS website at the provided URL, selecting the "Observed Weather" tab and "New Orleans, LA" location with Daily Climate Report. Temperature ranges are: 88° or below, 89-90°, 91-92°, 93-94°, 95-96°, and 97° or above. Traders should note that preliminary NWS reporting may be subject to rounding and conversion nuances, and the final official NWS Climatological Report (Daily) value takes precedence over other weather sources.
Prediction market odds on Kalshi reflect aggregated trader expectations, which often diverge from traditional meteorological forecasts issued by the National Weather Service or private weather services. While meteorologists rely on deterministic models and historical climate data, prediction markets incorporate real-time information, trader conviction, and economic incentives. Comparing Kalshi odds to published analyst temperature ranges for New Orleans in mid-June can reveal whether traders are pricing in more extreme heat, cooler conditions, or typical seasonal patterns. These differences highlight how market-based probability estimates complement but differ from expert forecasts.
On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. On Kalshi, this event is priced as a set of binary or range-based contracts, each representing a specific temperature threshold or band. Traders buy or sell shares at prices between 0 and 100 cents, where the price reflects the market's implied probability of that outcome occurring. As new weather models, seasonal forecasts, and real-time atmospheric data become available, traders adjust positions, moving prices up or down. The final settlement price depends on the official recorded high temperature in New Orleans on June 11, 2026, resolving all contracts based on that single data point.
The market resolves on Jun 12, 2026, after the trading day ends and the highest temperature for June 11, 2026 in New Orleans is officially recorded. Resolution is determined by the actual observed peak temperature on that date, which serves as the ground truth for settling all contracts. Once the official measurement is confirmed, all positions are automatically settled based on which outcome bracket or threshold the final temperature falls into. Traders who correctly predicted the range receive their payout, while incorrect positions expire worthless.
Major weather pattern shifts, seasonal climate anomalies, and updated long-range forecasts will drive price movements. El Niño or La Niña conditions, tropical system activity in the Gulf of Mexico, and upper-level atmospheric patterns can all influence June temperatures in New Orleans. As June 2026 approaches, medium-range and short-range forecasts become more precise, allowing traders to refine their probability estimates. Additionally, historical heat waves, urban heat island effects, and any unusual climate events reported in spring 2026 may prompt traders to adjust their bids. Real-time weather model updates in the days leading up to June 11 will likely trigger the most significant repricing.