TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$130,522,377
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,438,389,636
404,028
Markets across
30,214
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,681
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jun 8, 2:00 AM EST
Kalshi
The maximum temperature in New Orleans on June 7, 2026, will be recorded by the National Weather Service and categorized within a specified range.
Prediction market odds on Kalshi reflect real-money trader conviction and often diverge from traditional meteorological forecasts. While weather analysts publish seasonal and short-range temperature predictions based on climate models, prediction markets incorporate trader expectations, historical patterns, and emerging data. The market price typically converges toward consensus as June 7 approaches and more definitive forecasts become available. Comparing Kalshi odds to National Weather Service or private meteorology firm predictions can reveal whether traders are pricing in more extreme heat, cooler conditions, or typical seasonal norms relative to expert models.
On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. On Kalshi, the highest temperature in New Orleans on June 7, 2026, is priced as a set of discrete outcome contracts, each representing a specific temperature range or exact degree. Traders buy and sell contracts corresponding to their belief about whether the actual high will fall into that bracket. The price of each contract reflects the implied probability that outcome will occur, ranging from near-zero for extreme temperatures to higher prices for outcomes traders view as more likely. As new weather data emerges and the event date nears, contract prices adjust to reflect updated market expectations.
The market resolves on Jun 8, 2026, after the highest temperature in New Orleans on June 7, 2026, has been officially recorded. The outcome is determined by the actual peak temperature observed in New Orleans on that date, measured according to standard meteorological protocols. Once the official high is confirmed, the corresponding outcome contract is marked correct, and all other contracts expire worthless. Traders who held the winning contract receive their payout based on the contract price at which they entered their position.
Several factors can shift odds for New Orleans' June 7 high temperature. Long-range weather pattern changes, such as shifts in jet stream positioning or tropical system development, will influence trader expectations as spring progresses into early summer. Updated seasonal climate outlooks from NOAA and other agencies may signal whether June 2026 is expected to be warmer or cooler than normal. Historical analogs—years with similar atmospheric setups—can sway market sentiment. As June approaches, deterministic weather forecasts become more reliable, typically causing odds to narrow and converge around the meteorological consensus. Real-time atmospheric data and any unusual heat waves or cold snaps in the weeks prior will also drive trading activity.