TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
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$126,324,530
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2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,434,646,834
406,019
Markets across
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PLATFORM COVERAGE:
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Kalshi:
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Closed: Jul 7, 3:00 AM EST
Kalshi
This market tracks the highest temperature recorded in Phoenix on July 6, 2026, using official National Weather Service data from Phoenix, Arizona. The outcome will be determined by the maximum temperature reading on that specific date.
Resolution is based on the maximum temperature recorded at Phoenix on July 6, 2026, as reported in the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily). The temperature is divided into six ranges: 108°F or below, 109-110°F, 111-112°F, 113-114°F, 115-116°F, and 117°F or above. Each range corresponds to a distinct outcome. Official data must be obtained from the NWS Climatological Report via the specified URL, selecting Phoenix, AZ with Daily Climate Report. While preliminary NWS data and third-party weather sources may provide guidance, the final determination uses only the official NWS Climatological Report (Daily) value. Traders should be aware that preliminary NWS reporting and measurement methods may involve rounding and conversion nuances that could affect the final reading.
Prediction market odds reflect aggregated trader beliefs and often diverge from traditional meteorological forecasts or seasonal climate models. While weather analysts rely on physics-based simulations and historical data, this market incorporates real-time information, trader conviction, and economic incentives to price outcomes accurately. Comparing odds here to published forecasts from the National Weather Service or climate research institutions can reveal where the crowd sees asymmetric risk. Markets tend to update faster than institutional forecasts when new data arrives, making them a complementary signal for tracking extreme-heat expectations.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order-book mechanism where traders buy and sell shares representing different temperature outcomes. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Each contract reflects the market's implied probability of a specific temperature range occurring on July 6, 2026. Prices move as new orders flow in, allowing traders to enter or exit positions at any time before the market closes. The bid-ask spread tightens or widens based on trading activity and uncertainty, giving participants real-time feedback on how confident the crowd is about extreme heat risk.
This market resolves around Jul 7, 2026, after July 6, 2026 has passed and the actual high temperature in Phoenix is recorded. The outcome is confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public sources, typically official weather station data. Traders holding positions aligned with the verified temperature outcome receive their winnings, while incorrect positions expire worthless. The resolution process is automated once the data is finalized, ensuring all participants see the same definitive result.
Several factors can shift odds before resolution. Updated seasonal climate forecasts or El Niño/La Niña patterns may signal hotter or cooler conditions ahead. Real-time weather models issued in early July 2026 will carry substantial weight as the event date nears. Historical heat waves or record-breaking temperatures in the Southwest region can influence trader sentiment about Phoenix's likelihood of extreme heat. Additionally, any shifts in long-range atmospheric patterns or unexpected weather systems could trigger rapid repricing as new information becomes available to the market.