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Closed: Jun 20, 2:00 AM EST
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This event tracks the highest temperature recorded in New Orleans on June 19, 2026. The outcome will be determined by the official National Weather Service Climatological Report (Daily) for New Orleans, with temperature ranges spanning from 89°F or below up to 98°F or above.
Resolution is based on the maximum temperature recorded at New Orleans on June 19, 2026, as reported in the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily). The event is divided into six temperature ranges: 89°F or below, 90-91°F, 92-93°F, 94-95°F, 96-97°F, and 98°F or above. Each range corresponds to a distinct market outcome. Official data must be obtained from the NWS Climatological Report accessible via the specified URL, using the "Observed Weather" tab and selecting New Orleans, LA with Daily Climate Report. Traders should note that preliminary NWS reporting may be subject to rounding and conversion nuances, and the final official NWS data takes precedence over other weather sources such as AccuWeather or Google Weather.
Prediction market odds reflect real-money trader conviction and aggregate dispersed knowledge about June weather in New Orleans, often diverging from traditional meteorological forecasts. While weather analysts rely on atmospheric models and historical climate data, this market incorporates trader expectations about actual conditions on that specific date. Comparing the two reveals whether the crowd is pricing in more or less extreme heat than official forecasts suggest, offering a complementary lens on tail-risk scenarios and consensus uncertainty.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order-book mechanism where traders buy and sell binary outcome shares. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The price of each outcome reflects the collective probability assigned by active participants, with spreads tightening as volume increases and widening during low-activity periods. Your position's value updates in real time as new trades execute, and you can exit or adjust your stake at any moment before the market closes.
This market resolves around Jun 20, 2026, after June 19, 2026 concludes. The outcome is determined by the verified highest temperature recorded in New Orleans on that date, confirmed once the event is observable from credible public reporting. Traders holding positions aligned with the actual temperature reading will receive their payout, while opposing positions expire worthless.
Major climate patterns—including Atlantic hurricane activity, jet-stream positioning, and seasonal heat domes—can shift odds significantly as meteorologists update forecasts. El Niño or La Niña conditions, long-range climate indices, and historical analogs for June heat in the Gulf South region all influence trader positioning. Real-time weather alerts, atmospheric blocking patterns, and shifts in seasonal outlooks from NOAA or other forecasters typically trigger sharp repricing as new information reaches the market.