TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$113,466,932
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,423,222,590
402,751
Markets across
30,217
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,632
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: May 29, 8:00 AM EST
Polymarket
This market tracks whether Wellington's highest temperature will reach 15°C on May 29, 2026. On Polymarket, the 15°C outcome is trading at 50.5%, while the 14°C outcome stands at 28.5%. Resolution will be determined by the highest temperature recorded at Wellington International Airport Station on that date, as reported by Weather Underground. Watch for weather pattern forecasts released in late May 2026, as seasonal conditions approaching the southern hemisphere winter will be critical to determining the final temperature reading.
Prediction market odds reflect real-money consensus from traders betting on Wellington's May 29 high temperature, while analyst forecasts typically come from meteorological models and seasonal climate assessments. Markets often incorporate faster-moving information and trader conviction, whereas analyst forecasts may rely on longer-term historical patterns. Comparing the two reveals whether traders are pricing in weather developments that traditional forecasters have not yet emphasized, or conversely, whether established climate models suggest outcomes the market undervalues.
The market resolves on May 29, 2026, after the highest temperature in Wellington on May 29 has been recorded and verified. Resolution is determined by the actual observed maximum temperature on that date, which is compared against the predefined outcome thresholds in the market. Once official temperature data is confirmed, the corresponding outcome contract is settled and traders receive payouts based on their positions in the winning outcome.
Key signals include updated weather forecasts from meteorological agencies, seasonal climate patterns for late May in Wellington, and real-time atmospheric conditions as the date approaches. Major weather systems such as cold fronts, high-pressure ridges, or unusual ocean temperature anomalies could shift market expectations significantly. Additionally, historical temperature records for that date and broader climate trends may influence trader positioning. As May 29 draws closer, short-range forecasts become more reliable, typically causing sharper odds movements in the final days.