TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$126,324,530
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,434,646,834
406,019
Markets across
30,401
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,689
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jun 8, 8:00 AM EST
Polymarket
This market will resolve to the temperature range that contains the highest temperature recorded at the Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport Station in degrees Celsius on 8 Jun '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 Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport Station, available here: https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/br/guarulhos/SBGR. 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 on Polymarket can be compared against meteorological forecasts and climate analyst models for Sao Paulo on June 8. While traditional weather forecasts rely on atmospheric modeling and historical data, prediction markets aggregate the beliefs of many traders with real financial incentives. Divergences often emerge when analysts and markets weigh uncertainty differently or when new climate data becomes available. Tracking both sources provides a fuller picture: markets capture collective sentiment, while expert forecasts offer scientific methodology. Neither is inherently superior, but comparing them reveals where consensus is strong or contested.
On Polymarket, the highest temperature in Sao Paulo on June 8 is priced through an automated market maker that converts trader orders into implied probabilities for each outcome bucket. On Polymarket, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Traders buy and sell shares representing temperature ranges, and the price of each share reflects the market's collective estimate of that outcome's likelihood. As new information emerges—seasonal patterns, climate anomalies, or real-time weather data—traders adjust positions, moving prices up or down. The spread between bid and ask prices indicates liquidity and confidence; tighter spreads suggest stronger consensus, while wider spreads reflect uncertainty.
The market resolves on Jun 8, 2026, after the highest temperature in Sao Paulo on June 8 has been recorded and verified. Resolution hinges on official meteorological data from recognized weather stations or authorities in Sao Paulo. The exact temperature reading determines which outcome bucket wins, and all shares in that bucket are paid out at full value while others expire worthless. Traders should monitor official weather service announcements as the date approaches to understand which data source will be used for final settlement.
Several factors could shift odds before Jun 8, 2026. Seasonal weather patterns and long-range forecasts from meteorological agencies will influence trader expectations as June approaches. El Niño or La Niña conditions, ocean temperature anomalies, and atmospheric pressure systems over South America could trigger repricing. Real-time weather updates in early June will have the strongest impact, as traders incorporate actual conditions into their forecasts. Urban heat effects, pollution levels, and local climate data releases may also move the market. Major climate events or unexpected weather systems developing weeks before the event could cause significant volatility in implied probabilities.