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$141,541,542
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2,388,728,490
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406,065
Markets across
30,522
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,692
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: May 28, 8:00 AM EST
Polymarket
This market tracks whether Shanghai's highest temperature will reach exactly 28°C on May 28, 2026. On Polymarket, the leading outcome—a high of 28°C—stands at 100.0%, while the alternative of 29°C registers at 0.1%. Resolution will be determined by historical weather data from Weather Underground, using official measurements from Shanghai Pudong International Airport Station. Watch the actual temperature reading on May 28, 2026, as that date will trigger final settlement based on the recorded high.
Prediction market odds on Polymarket reflect real-time consensus from thousands of traders betting capital on Shanghai's May 28 temperature outcome. Unlike traditional analyst forecasts, which rely on individual meteorologist models and historical data, prediction markets incorporate continuous price discovery and financial incentives for accuracy. Market participants often integrate multiple weather models, seasonal patterns, and climate data into their positions. Comparing Polymarket odds to published forecasts from meteorological agencies reveals whether traders are pricing in more bullish or bearish temperature scenarios than official predictions suggest.
The market resolves on May 28, 2026, after the highest temperature in Shanghai on May 28 has been recorded and verified. Resolution depends on official temperature data from recognized meteorological sources for Shanghai on that specific date. The winning outcome is determined by which temperature threshold bracket the actual recorded high falls into. Traders should monitor official weather station reports and local meteorological authority announcements as the event date approaches to understand how the market may move based on updated forecasts and real-time conditions.
Major weather pattern shifts, seasonal monsoon activity, and updated long-range forecasts from meteorological agencies could significantly move odds. El Niño or La Niña conditions, atmospheric pressure systems, and tropical cyclone activity in the Western Pacific all influence Shanghai's late-May temperatures. Real-time weather model updates from major forecasting centers typically shift market prices as new data becomes available. Additionally, historical temperature anomalies and climate trend reports may prompt traders to adjust positions. As May 28 approaches, short-range forecasts become more reliable, often triggering larger price movements on Polymarket.