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Closed: Jul 8, 1:00 AM EST
Kalshi
This market tracks the lowest temperature recorded in Atlanta on July 7, 2026, using official National Weather Service data from Atlanta, Georgia. The outcome is determined by which temperature range the daily minimum falls into, ranging from 68°F or below up to 77°F or above.
Resolution is based on the minimum temperature recorded at Atlanta on July 7, 2026, as reported in the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily). The official data source is accessed via the NWS Atlanta office website under the Observed Weather tab for Atlanta, GA with Daily Climate Report selected. Temperature ranges are: 68°F or below, 69-70°F, 71-72°F, 73-74°F, 75-76°F, and 77°F or above. Traders should note that preliminary NWS data may be subject to rounding and conversion nuances, and the final official NWS Climatological Report (Daily) value takes precedence over other weather sources.
Prediction market odds reflect real-money incentives, meaning traders who misread conditions face direct financial loss. This contrasts with traditional analyst forecasts, which often lack such accountability. In this market, traders are pricing in seasonal weather patterns, historical July temperatures for Atlanta, and any emerging climate signals. Analyst consensus on summer temperatures typically relies on seasonal models and historical averages, whereas prediction markets incorporate live information and trader conviction. Over time, markets often converge toward or diverge from official forecasts as new data emerges.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order-book mechanism where traders buy and sell shares corresponding to different temperature ranges or outcomes. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Each outcome has a price between 0 and 100 cents, reflecting the probability traders assign to that temperature occurring. As new information arrives—weather models, seasonal trends, or real-time conditions—traders adjust their bids and asks, moving the price. The spread between buy and sell prices reflects market liquidity and uncertainty around the exact low temperature on that date.
This market resolves around Jul 8, 2026, after July 7, 2026 has passed and the lowest temperature for that day in Atlanta can be verified. The outcome is confirmed once credible public reporting—such as official weather station data or recognized meteorological records—documents the actual low temperature. Once verified, the market settles according to which outcome bracket or range the recorded temperature falls into, and traders holding the winning outcome receive their payout.
Major weather pattern shifts, updated seasonal forecasts, and long-range climate models will influence trader positioning in this market. El Niño or La Niña conditions, jet stream behavior, and atmospheric pressure systems over the Southeast can all reshape expectations for July temperatures. Real-time weather updates in late June and early July will likely trigger sharp price moves as the event date nears. Historical heat waves or cold snaps in prior years may also prompt traders to reassess baseline assumptions, causing volatility in the odds.