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Closed: Jun 20, 4:00 AM EST
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This market tracks the highest temperature recorded in San Francisco on June 19, 2026. The outcome is determined by the maximum temperature reported by the National Weather Service's daily climatological report for San Francisco Airport, California.
Resolution is based on the maximum temperature recorded at San Francisco Airport on June 19, 2026, as reported in the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily). The official data source is accessed via the NWS website under the Observed Weather tab for San Francisco Airport. Temperature ranges are divided into six bands: 65°F or below, 66-67°F, 68-69°F, 70-71°F, 72-73°F, and 74°F or above. Each 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 NWS Climatological Report (Daily) serves as the authoritative source, superseding other weather services.
Prediction market odds often diverge from traditional weather analyst forecasts because they incorporate real-time trader behavior, risk appetite, and forward-looking sentiment alongside meteorological models. While professional forecasters rely on physics-based climate and weather simulations, this market aggregates the financial incentives of participants betting on the actual outcome. Traders may price in uncertainty, tail risks, or emerging data faster than consensus forecasts update. Comparing the implied probability from market odds to published analyst predictions for June 19 conditions can reveal where the crowd sees asymmetric risk—either overpricing or underpricing the likelihood of extreme heat relative to expert models.
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 a specific temperature range or threshold, and the price of each contract—expressed as a percentage from 0 to 100—represents the market's implied probability of that outcome occurring. As traders place bids and asks, the spread tightens or widens based on liquidity and conviction. The platform matches buyers and sellers in real time, so prices adjust dynamically to reflect new information, seasonal weather patterns, and evolving expectations about San Francisco's climate on that date.
This market resolves around Jun 20, 2026, once the highest temperature recorded in San Francisco on June 19, 2026 is verified and finalized. The outcome is confirmed against credible public sources that document the actual peak temperature for that day. Traders' positions settle based on which temperature outcome bracket or threshold the verified data falls into. Until that date arrives and official temperature records are published, the market remains open for trading, allowing participants to adjust their positions as the event date approaches and new seasonal forecasts become available.
Several factors could shift market prices significantly before resolution. Major weather pattern changes—such as shifts in ocean temperatures, atmospheric pressure systems, or seasonal jet stream positioning—often trigger repricing as meteorologists update their forecasts. El Niño or La Niña conditions, unusual heat waves in the broader region, or unexpected climate anomalies can move trader expectations. Additionally, historical temperature records and long-range seasonal outlooks released closer to June 2026 will influence sentiment. Real-time updates from the National Weather Service and other credible forecasters in the weeks and days leading up to June 19 will likely drive the most dramatic price movements as uncertainty narrows and the event date approaches.