TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$133,388,117
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,436,095,462
405,232
Markets across
30,526
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,693
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jul 11, 1:00 AM EST
Kalshi
This market tracks the lowest temperature recorded in Atlanta on July 10, 2026, using official National Weather Service data from Atlanta, Georgia. The outcome will be determined by the minimum temperature reading on that specific date.
Resolution is based on the minimum temperature recorded at Atlanta, GA on July 10, 2026, as reported in the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily). The temperature is divided into six ranges: 68°F or below, 69-70°F, 71-72°F, 73-74°F, 75-76°F, and 77°F or above. Each range corresponds to a distinct outcome. Official data must be obtained from the NWS Climatological Report via the specified URL, selecting Atlanta, GA with Daily Climate Report. While preliminary NWS data and third-party weather sources may provide guidance, the final determination uses only the official NWS Climatological Report (Daily) values. Traders should be aware that preliminary NWS reporting and measurement methods may involve rounding and conversion nuances that could affect the final reading.
Prediction market odds reflect the collective judgment of traders betting real money, whereas traditional weather forecasts rely on meteorological models and expert analysis. Markets often incorporate information faster than static forecasts update, since traders continuously adjust prices based on new data and changing conditions. However, both sources have value: meteorologists provide detailed physical reasoning and confidence intervals, while this market aggregates distributed knowledge from many participants. Comparing the two can reveal where consensus exists and where uncertainty remains highest as July 2026 approaches.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through an order-book mechanism where traders submit bids and asks for shares tied to specific temperature ranges. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Prices move continuously as new orders match, with the current bid-ask spread reflecting real-time disagreement about the likely outcome. Each contract represents a claim on a particular temperature band, and the sum of all contract prices approximates the market's overall confidence distribution. Traders profit by correctly predicting which range will contain the actual low temperature on the event date.
This market resolves around Jul 11, 2026, once the lowest temperature recorded in Atlanta on July 10, 2026 is confirmed and verifiable from credible public sources. The outcome is determined by comparing the official recorded minimum to the temperature ranges offered in the market, and payouts are distributed accordingly to holders of the winning contract. Traders should monitor weather reporting and official temperature data as the event date approaches to assess their positions.
Major weather pattern shifts, seasonal forecasts, and climate anomalies can all influence trader expectations and move prices significantly. Long-range weather models updated closer to July 2026 will likely trigger repricing as confidence in specific temperature ranges improves. Historical temperature records for Atlanta in early July, El Niño or La Niña conditions, and any unusual atmospheric events will also shape market sentiment. Traders should watch meteorological updates and seasonal outlooks to anticipate how this market may evolve before the event resolves.