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: Jun 11, 2:00 AM EST
Kalshi
The minimum temperature in Chicago on June 10, 2026 will be recorded by the National Weather Service according to their daily climatological report.
Prediction market odds on Kalshi reflect real-money consensus from traders and differ from traditional weather analyst forecasts issued by meteorological services. While analysts rely on numerical weather models and historical climate data, prediction markets incorporate trader expectations, recent weather patterns, and emerging atmospheric conditions. Comparing the two reveals whether markets are pricing in more optimistic or pessimistic temperature scenarios than official forecasts suggest. This divergence often highlights where informed traders see value relative to conventional meteorological guidance.
On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. On Kalshi, the lowest temperature in Chicago on June 10, 2026 is priced as a series of binary or range-based contracts, each representing a specific temperature threshold or band. Traders buy or sell shares at prices between 0 and 100 cents, where the price reflects the implied probability of that outcome occurring. As new weather data emerges and the event date approaches, prices adjust dynamically based on supply and demand. The most actively traded contracts typically cluster around temperature ranges most likely to occur based on historical June patterns in Chicago.
The market resolves on Jun 11, 2026, after the close of trading on June 10, 2026. Resolution is determined by the official lowest temperature recorded in Chicago on that date, sourced from recognized meteorological data. Once the actual low temperature is confirmed, the outcome is locked in and contracts settle according to which temperature bracket or threshold was hit. Traders holding positions aligned with the final recorded low receive their payout, while opposing positions expire worthless.
Several factors can shift market odds before resolution. Major weather pattern changes, such as shifts in jet stream positioning or the development of high or low pressure systems, will influence trader expectations. Seasonal climate anomalies, including El Niño or La Niña effects, can alter typical June temperatures. Updated extended forecasts from the National Weather Service and other meteorological agencies will drive repricing as they refine predictions. Additionally, any unusual atmospheric events or heat waves in late May could signal whether June will trend warmer or cooler than historical norms, prompting traders to adjust their positions accordingly.