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Closed: Jun 16, 2:00 AM EST
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This market tracks the highest temperature recorded in New Orleans on June 15, 2026. The outcome will be determined by the official National Weather Service Climatological Report (Daily) for that date, which provides the authoritative maximum temperature measurement for the city.
Resolution is based on the maximum temperature recorded at New Orleans on June 15, 2026, as reported in the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily), accessible via the NWS website for New Orleans, LA. The temperature is divided into six ranges: 86°F or below, 87-88°F, 89-90°F, 91-92°F, 93-94°F, and 95°F or above. Each range corresponds to a distinct market outcome. Official resolution uses only the NWS Climatological Report (Daily) data; while other weather sources may provide reference information, they are not authoritative for resolution purposes. Traders should be aware that preliminary NWS data may be subject to rounding and conversion nuances that could affect final reported values.
Prediction market odds reflect real-money incentives for accuracy, often incorporating information faster than traditional weather forecasts. While meteorologists and climate analysts publish seasonal outlooks and historical temperature trends for New Orleans in mid-June, this market prices in trader expectations based on those same signals plus emerging model updates. Comparing the implied temperature range from market odds to published analyst consensus can reveal whether traders are pricing in more extreme heat or a cooler outcome than the consensus view. Both sources offer value: analysts provide detailed reasoning, while market odds distill collective judgment into a single probability distribution.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book 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 range has its own bid-ask spread, and the midpoint reflects the market's current belief about the likelihood of that range occurring. Prices range from near zero to near one dollar, with higher prices indicating greater perceived probability. As new weather data, seasonal patterns, or climate signals emerge, traders adjust their positions, causing prices to move. The platform's matching engine executes trades instantly, ensuring transparent price discovery throughout the trading period.
This market resolves around Jun 16, 2026, once June 15, 2026 has passed and the highest temperature recorded in New Orleans that day is confirmed. The outcome is determined by the verified peak temperature reading from credible public sources. All shares corresponding to the correct temperature range are paid out at full value, while incorrect ranges expire worthless. Traders should monitor official weather station data and National Weather Service records as the event date approaches to assess their positions.
Major shifts in long-range weather models, seasonal climate patterns, and atmospheric conditions will drive price movement in this market. El Niño or La Niña cycles, sea surface temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico, and upper-atmosphere pressure systems all influence June heat in New Orleans. Significant updates to climate forecasts or unexpected shifts in seasonal outlooks can trigger rapid repricing. Additionally, historical temperature records and anomalies from prior years may prompt traders to adjust their expectations. As June 2026 approaches, near-term weather forecasts will become increasingly precise, likely causing sharper price adjustments in the final weeks before resolution.