TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$103,397,351
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,410,176,180
399,592
Markets across
30,097
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,622
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: May 30, 8:00 AM EST
Polymarket
This market tracks whether Wellington's highest temperature will reach 16°C on May 30, 2026, with a leading probability of 41.5% on Polymarket, while a 15°C high carries 30.5% probability. Resolution will be determined by the highest temperature recorded at Wellington International Airport Station according to Weather Underground historical data. Watch the weather patterns developing in late May 2026, as seasonal conditions approaching the Southern Hemisphere winter will be critical to determining whether temperatures stay below or reach the 16°C threshold.
Prediction market odds reflect real-money consensus from traders betting on Wellington's May 30 high temperature, while analyst forecasts come from meteorological models and expert judgment. Markets often incorporate analyst predictions but may diverge based on trader conviction, recent weather patterns, or seasonal anomalies. Comparing the two reveals whether the crowd is more bullish or bearish than official forecasters. Both sources are valuable: analysts provide scientific rigor, while markets aggregate distributed information and incentivize accuracy through financial stakes.
The market resolves on May 30, 2026, after the highest temperature in Wellington on May 30 has been recorded and verified. The outcome is determined by official temperature data for that date, establishing which outcome contract is correct. Resolution occurs once the reference data is finalized and confirmed, settling all positions accordingly. Traders should monitor weather reports and official meteorological records as the date approaches to assess the likelihood of each temperature outcome.
Major weather pattern shifts, seasonal anomalies, or updated long-range forecasts from meteorological agencies can significantly move odds. El Niño or La Niña conditions, changes in ocean temperatures, and atmospheric pressure systems affecting the Southern Hemisphere will influence expectations. As May 30 approaches, short-range forecasts become more reliable and typically trigger sharper price moves. Real-time weather alerts, unexpected cold fronts, or heat waves in the region can also shift trader sentiment. Historical temperature records and climate normals for Wellington in late May serve as reference anchors for pricing.