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Closed: Jun 23, 2:00 AM EST
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This market tracks the lowest temperature recorded in Austin on June 22, 2026. The outcome will be determined by the official National Weather Service daily climatological report for Austin Bergstrom Airport, which measures the minimum temperature reached during that calendar day.
Resolution is based on the minimum temperature recorded at Austin Bergstrom on June 22, 2026, as reported in the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily). The official data source is accessed via the NWS Austin office website under the Observed Weather tab. Temperature ranges are divided into six bands: below 73°F, 73-74°F, 75-76°F, 77-78°F, 79-80°F, and 81°F or above. Each band corresponds to a separate market outcome. Traders should note that preliminary NWS data may contain rounding and conversion nuances, and the final official report should be used for resolution rather than real-time or third-party weather services.
Prediction market odds often diverge from traditional meteorologist forecasts because they incorporate real-time trader sentiment and broader information sets beyond official weather models. While meteorologists publish deterministic or probabilistic forecasts based on atmospheric science, this market prices in market participants' collective judgment, which may weight recent climate patterns, historical June temperatures in Austin, and longer-term climate trends differently. Comparing the implied probabilities here to published forecasts from the National Weather Service or private weather firms can reveal where traders see undervalued or overvalued temperature outcomes. Such discrepancies often highlight areas of genuine uncertainty or disagreement in the forecasting community.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through an order-book mechanism where traders buy and sell shares corresponding to temperature ranges. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Each outcome contract trades independently, and the bid-ask spread reflects the market's confidence in that temperature band occurring. Traders profit by correctly predicting which range will contain the actual low, incentivizing them to price outcomes accurately. As new information arrives—updated forecasts, seasonal patterns, or historical data—traders adjust their positions, causing prices to shift. The platform's matching engine ensures transparent price discovery and continuous liquidity throughout the trading period.
This market resolves around Jun 23, 2026, once the lowest temperature recorded in Austin on June 22, 2026 is verified against credible public sources. The outcome is determined by the actual observed low temperature on that date, confirmed through official meteorological records. Traders holding shares in the correct temperature range receive their payout once the event occurs and the result is finalized. The resolution process is straightforward and objective, anchored to measurable, publicly available data that leaves no ambiguity about which outcome occurred.
Major shifts in long-range weather forecasts, updated climate models, and seasonal anomalies can significantly move prices in this market. El Niño or La Niña patterns, historical temperature records for early summer in Austin, and broader climate trends will influence trader expectations. As June 2026 approaches, short-range forecasts become more reliable, typically triggering sharper price movements as uncertainty narrows. Unusual heat waves or cold snaps in preceding months may also shift sentiment about what constitutes a likely low. Real-time atmospheric data and any significant deviations from seasonal norms will drive active trading and repricing throughout the market's lifetime.