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$129,159,707
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2,388,728,490
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$1,442,132,418
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Closed: Jul 4, 3:00 AM EST
Kalshi
This market tracks the highest temperature recorded in Phoenix on July 3, 2026, using official National Weather Service data. The outcome will be determined by the daily maximum temperature reported by the NWS Climatological Report for the Phoenix area.
Resolution is based on the maximum temperature recorded at Phoenix on July 3, 2026, as reported in the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily) for the Phoenix, AZ location. The official data source is accessed via the NWS Western Region Headquarters climate portal. Temperature ranges are divided into six bands: 103°F or below, 104-105°F, 106-107°F, 108-109°F, 110-111°F, and 112°F or above. Each temperature band corresponds to a distinct market outcome. Traders should note that preliminary NWS data may be subject to rounding and conversion nuances, and the final official report should be used for resolution rather than real-time or third-party weather services.
Prediction market odds reflect real-money commitments from traders and often incorporate information faster than traditional analyst forecasts. While meteorologists publish seasonal and monthly temperature outlooks, this market aggregates live trader expectations into a single price signal. Analysts may rely on historical climate patterns and model ensembles, whereas market participants continuously update their positions based on emerging data, recent weather trends, and short-term forecasts. Comparing the two reveals whether traders are pricing in more extreme heat than official forecasts suggest, or conversely, whether they are more conservative than expert consensus.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order-book mechanism where buyers and sellers submit bids and asks across discrete temperature ranges. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Traders profit by correctly predicting whether the actual high will fall into their chosen bracket, with payouts determined by the final verified temperature reading. The platform displays mid-market prices and spreads in real time, allowing participants to enter or exit positions at transparent rates. Liquidity and tightness of spreads depend on overall trading activity and the proximity to the resolution date.
This market resolves around Jul 4, 2026, once the highest temperature recorded in Phoenix on July 3, 2026 is confirmed and verifiable from credible public sources. The outcome is determined by the official temperature reading, typically from the National Weather Service or equivalent meteorological authority. Traders' positions settle based on which outcome bracket contains the final verified high. Resolution occurs shortly after the close of the trading day on July 3, allowing time for official data to be published and validated.
Major weather pattern shifts, seasonal climate anomalies, and updated long-range forecasts can significantly move this market. As July 2026 approaches, medium-range weather models become more reliable, often triggering repricing when they show heat waves or cooler-than-normal conditions. Real-time atmospheric developments—such as high-pressure systems, monsoon activity, or unusual jet-stream positioning—will influence trader expectations. Additionally, historical heat records and recent Phoenix temperature trends may prompt traders to adjust their positions. News of climate events or extreme weather elsewhere can also shift risk sentiment and capital allocation toward or away from heat-outcome positions.