TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$107,351,958
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,416,970,024
400,720
Markets across
30,097
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,633
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
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Kalshi:
61%
Closed: May 30, 8:00 AM EST
Polymarket
This market tracks whether Toronto's highest temperature will reach exactly 20°C on May 30, 2026. On Polymarket, the leading outcome—a high of 20°C—stands at 29.5%, while a high of 19°C follows at 28.0%. Resolution will be determined by the historical weather data from Wunderground, using the highest temperature recorded at Toronto Pearson International Airport Station. Watch the weather forecasts as May 30, 2026 approaches to gauge whether seasonal warming will push temperatures to or above the 20°C threshold.
Prediction market odds on Polymarket reflect real-time trader consensus and often incorporate meteorological forecasts from professional weather services. While traditional weather analysts issue point estimates or ranges based on atmospheric models, prediction markets aggregate diverse trader beliefs into probabilistic odds. Markets may diverge from analyst forecasts when traders anticipate model uncertainty or factor in longer-term climate patterns. Comparing market-implied probabilities to Environment Canada or other official forecasts can reveal where traders see additional risk or opportunity relative to expert predictions.
On Polymarket, the highest temperature in Toronto on May 30 is priced through binary outcome contracts, each representing a specific temperature threshold. On Polymarket, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Traders buy and sell shares corresponding to outcomes like "Will the highest temperature in Toronto be 14°C on May 30?" at prices between 0 and 1, where the price reflects the market's implied probability. Current volume of $123,375 indicates active trading interest. As new weather data arrives, prices adjust dynamically, allowing traders to enter or exit positions based on evolving forecasts and their own expectations.
The market resolves on May 30, 2026, after the highest temperature in Toronto on May 30 has been recorded and verified. Resolution is determined by official temperature data from Environment Canada or the designated weather authority for Toronto. Once the actual peak temperature is confirmed, the corresponding outcome contract settles to 1 (correct) or 0 (incorrect), and traders receive payouts based on their positions. The resolution process ensures that market outcomes reflect real-world meteorological conditions rather than speculation.
Major weather pattern shifts, updated seasonal forecasts, and atmospheric pressure systems tracking toward Ontario could significantly move odds. Short-term catalysts include revised Environment Canada forecasts, unexpected cold or warm air mass movements, and changes to jet stream positioning. Historical climate data and anomalies for late May in Toronto may also influence trader positioning. As May 30 approaches, real-time weather observations and hourly forecasts become increasingly important, potentially causing sharp repricing. El Niño or La Niña conditions and broader climate indices could add longer-term directional pressure to market prices.