TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$133,388,117
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,436,095,462
405,232
Markets across
30,526
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,693
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jul 1, 8:00 AM EST
Polymarket
This market will resolve to the temperature range that contains the highest temperature recorded at the Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport Station in degrees Celsius on 1 Jul '26. The resolution source for this market will be information from Wunderground, specifically the highest temperature recorded for all times on this day for the Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport Station, available here: https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/cn/qingdao/ZSQD. To toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius, click the gear icon next to the search bar and switch the Temperature setting between °F and °C. This market can not resolve until the first data point for the following date has been published on the resolution source. The resolution source for this market measures temperatures to whole degrees Celsius (eg, 9°C). Thus, this is the level of precision that will be used when resolving the market. Revisions to temperatures recorded within this market's timeframe will be considered until the first datapoint for the following date has been published, after which any alterations will not be considered.
This market will resolve to the temperature range that contains the highest temperature recorded at the Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport Station in degrees Celsius on 1 Jul '26. The resolution source for this market will be information from Wunderground, specifically the highest temperature recorded for all times on this day for the Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport Station, available here: https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/cn/qingdao/ZSQD. To toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius, click the gear icon next to the search bar and switch the Temperature setting between °F and °C. This market can not resolve until the first data point for the following date has been published on the resolution source. The resolution source for this market measures temperatures to whole degrees Celsius (eg, 9°C). Thus, this is the level of precision that will be used when resolving the market. Revisions to temperatures recorded within this market's timeframe will be considered until the first datapoint for the following date has been published, after which any alterations will not be considered.
Prediction market odds reflect real-money trader conviction and often diverge from traditional meteorological forecasts. While weather analysts rely on atmospheric models and historical data, this market aggregates the collective judgment of participants betting on whether the highest temperature will be 21°C or below. Comparing the implied probability here to published forecasts from meteorological agencies can reveal where traders see model uncertainty or disagreement. Markets typically price in tail risks and consensus shifts faster than official updates, making them a useful cross-check against conventional predictions.
This market resolves around Jul 1, 2026, once July 1 has passed and the day's temperature data becomes available. The outcome is determined by the highest temperature recorded in Qingdao on that date, verified against credible public sources. Traders holding shares in the winning outcome receive their payout, while losing positions expire worthless. The exact settlement hinges on whether the peak temperature meets or falls below the specified threshold, making accurate weather forecasting and real-time monitoring essential for positioning decisions.
Major weather pattern shifts, updated seasonal forecasts, or unexpected atmospheric systems could significantly alter trading odds before July 1. Tropical cyclones, heat waves, or cold fronts affecting East Asia would be key catalysts. Real-time weather model updates from meteorological agencies often trigger repricing as traders adjust their expectations. Additionally, historical temperature records for Qingdao in early July and any climate anomalies reported in the weeks leading up to the event may influence positioning. Close monitoring of regional weather bulletins and atmospheric indices will help you stay ahead of market moves.