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Closed: Jun 16, 3:00 AM EST
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This market tracks the highest temperature recorded in Phoenix on June 15, 2026. The outcome will be determined by the official National Weather Service Climatological Report (Daily) for that date, which provides the authoritative maximum temperature measurement for the city.
Resolution is based on the maximum temperature recorded at Phoenix on June 15, 2026, as reported in the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily), accessible via the NWS website for Phoenix, AZ. The temperature is divided into six ranges: 105°F or below, 106-107°F, 108-109°F, 110-111°F, 112-113°F, and 114°F or above. Each range corresponds to a distinct market outcome. Official resolution uses only the NWS Climatological Report (Daily) data; while other weather sources may provide reference information, they are not authoritative for resolution purposes. Traders should be aware that preliminary NWS data may be subject to rounding and conversion nuances that could affect final reported values.
Prediction market odds often diverge from traditional meteorological forecasts because they incorporate real-time trader positioning and broader uncertainty. While meteorologists issue deterministic point estimates or narrow ranges based on atmospheric models, this market aggregates the distributed beliefs of many participants betting real capital on outcomes. Traders may price in tail risks, seasonal anomalies, or climate patterns that formal forecasts downweight. Over time, markets tend to reflect information faster than static analyst reports, though both sources offer complementary perspectives on temperature expectations for mid-June in Phoenix.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order-book mechanism where traders buy and sell shares corresponding to different temperature outcomes. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Each outcome contract trades independently, and the price of each reflects the implied probability that the highest temperature will fall within that range. Traders profit by correctly predicting the outcome or by identifying mispricings relative to their own forecasts. The platform's matching engine ensures transparent price discovery as buy and sell orders interact throughout the trading period.
This market resolves around Jun 16, 2026, once the highest temperature recorded in Phoenix on June 15, 2026 is verified against credible public sources. The outcome is determined by the official temperature reading for that date, confirmed through established meteorological records. Traders' positions settle based on which outcome range the final temperature falls into. Resolution occurs shortly after the event concludes and the data is publicly available and confirmed.
Several factors can shift odds in this market before it resolves. Updated seasonal climate forecasts, El Niño or La Niña patterns, and long-range weather models published closer to June 2026 will influence trader positioning. Historical temperature records for mid-June in Phoenix provide a baseline, but anomalies—such as early heat waves or unusual atmospheric conditions—can reprrice expectations. Media coverage of climate trends, solar activity forecasts, and real-time weather developments in the weeks leading up to June 15 will also drive trading activity and adjust implied probabilities.