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%
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The maximum temperature in Oklahoma City on May 31, 2026, will be recorded according to the National Weather Service's daily climatological data. This event covers the full range of possible temperature outcomes.
Prediction market odds on Kalshi reflect real-money traders' collective expectations and can be compared against historical climate normals, National Weather Service seasonal outlooks, and meteorological models for late May in Oklahoma City. Prediction markets often incorporate forward-looking sentiment and tail-risk pricing that traditional forecasts may not capture. Since May 31 is months away, analyst consensus is still forming, making the market odds a useful real-time gauge of where informed traders believe the temperature will settle relative to historical precedent and emerging climate signals.
On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. On Kalshi, the highest temperature in Oklahoma City on May 31, 2026, is priced as binary or range-based contracts where traders buy and sell shares reflecting their belief in specific temperature thresholds. The market price directly translates to an implied probability: a contract trading at 65 cents implies a 65% chance of that outcome occurring. As traders update their views based on seasonal patterns, climate data, and real-time weather trends, the price adjusts continuously, allowing you to see how conviction around Oklahoma City's peak temperature is shifting over time.
The market resolves on Jun 1, 2026, after May 31, 2026, concludes. Resolution is determined by the official highest temperature recorded in Oklahoma City on that calendar day. Once the day passes and the National Weather Service or equivalent official source publishes the final high temperature, the outcome is locked in and contracts settle according to which temperature range or threshold was correct. Traders should monitor weather reports as May 31 approaches to track actual conditions against market expectations.
Major signals include seasonal climate forecasts, El Niño or La Niña patterns, long-range weather models, and historical May temperature records for Oklahoma City. Unexpected heat waves, shifts in jet stream positioning, or drought conditions in the region could push traders toward higher temperature outcomes. Conversely, cooler-than-normal spring trends or increased cloud cover forecasts might lower implied probabilities. As May 2026 approaches, medium-range and extended forecasts will become more precise, driving sharper price movements. Real-time atmospheric data and any unusual weather patterns in late spring will be key catalysts.