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2,388,728,490
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$1,410,176,180
399,592
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Closed: Jun 30, 2:00 AM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks the highest temperature recorded in New Orleans on June 29, 2026. The actual temperature will be determined from the National Weather Service's official Climatological Report (Daily) for New Orleans, which serves as the authoritative source for weather data resolution.
Resolution is based on the maximum temperature recorded at New Orleans on June 29, 2026, as reported in the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily). The official data source is accessed through the NWS website at the provided URL, selecting the "Observed Weather" tab and "New Orleans, LA" location with Daily Climate Report. Temperature ranges are divided into six bands: 91°F or below, 92-93°F, 94-95°F, 96-97°F, 98-99°F, and 100°F or above, with each band corresponding 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 definitive resolution source, superseding other weather services or preliminary reports.
Prediction market odds aggregate the collective judgment of traders with real money at stake, often diverging from traditional weather forecasts and analyst models. While meteorologists rely on physics-based simulations and historical data, this market incorporates trader expectations, which may reflect emerging climate signals or regional factors analysts weight differently. Comparing the implied probabilities here to published forecasts from the National Weather Service or academic climate centers can reveal where market participants expect conditions to deviate from consensus models.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through an order-book mechanism where traders submit bids and offers on outcome shares, with the spread between buy and sell prices reflecting uncertainty. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. As more traders position for hotter or cooler outcomes, the mid-market price shifts, and the implied probability of each temperature range updates in real time. Liquidity and trading volume influence how tightly prices cluster around fair value.
This market resolves around Jun 30, 2026, once June 29, 2026 has passed and the highest temperature recorded in New Orleans that day is verified against credible public sources. The outcome is determined by the official high temperature measurement for that date, confirmed through established meteorological reporting. Resolution occurs shortly after the event concludes and data is finalized.
Major climate and weather signals that could shift this market include updated seasonal forecasts from NOAA, evolving El Niño or La Niña conditions, and long-range atmospheric pattern changes. Real-time developments such as heat dome formation, tropical system activity, or anomalous jet-stream positioning in late June 2026 will influence trader expectations. Additionally, historical temperature records for New Orleans and broader Gulf Coast heat trends may prompt repricing as traders refine their models and adjust positions ahead of the event.