TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$141,541,542
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,440,096,988
406,065
Markets across
30,522
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,692
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jul 2, 2:00 AM EST
Kalshi
This market tracks the lowest temperature recorded in Dallas on July 1, 2026. The outcome is determined by the minimum temperature reading from the National Weather Service's official daily climatological report for that date.
Resolution is based on the minimum temperature recorded at Dallas/Fort Worth, TX on July 1, 2026, as reported in the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily). The official data source is accessed via the NWS Regional Headquarters website under the Observed Weather tab. Temperature ranges are divided into six bands: 72°F or below, 73-74°F, 75-76°F, 77-78°F, 79-80°F, and 81°F or above, with each band corresponding to a distinct market outcome. Traders should note that preliminary NWS data may be subject to rounding and conversion nuances, and the final official NWS Climatological Report (Daily) serves as the authoritative source, superseding other weather data sources.
Prediction market odds often diverge from traditional meteorological forecasts because they reflect real-money incentives and crowd wisdom rather than single-model outputs. While weather analysts rely on physics-based models and historical data, traders in this market incorporate broader information—including long-range climate patterns, seasonal anomalies, and emerging atmospheric signals—into their pricing. Over time, prediction markets have shown competitive or superior accuracy to consensus forecasts, particularly when participants have strong domain knowledge or access to diverse data sources.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order-book mechanism where traders submit bids and asks for shares corresponding to each temperature outcome. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The price of each outcome reflects the probability traders assign to it, with higher prices indicating greater confidence. As new information emerges or sentiment shifts, the bid-ask spread tightens or widens, and prices adjust in real time. Kalshi's matching engine ensures transparent price discovery and fair execution across all participants.
This market resolves around Jul 2, 2026, once the lowest temperature recorded in Dallas on July 1, 2026 is verified against credible public sources. The outcome is determined by official meteorological data, typically from the National Weather Service or equivalent authoritative weather reporting. Traders holding shares in the correct outcome bracket receive their payout, while incorrect positions expire worthless. Resolution occurs shortly after the event date once data is finalized and confirmed.
Several factors could shift odds in this market: updated seasonal climate forecasts, shifts in the Atlantic Oscillation or other large-scale weather patterns, historical temperature anomalies for early July in Dallas, and real-time atmospheric data as summer 2026 approaches. Major climate events—such as El Niño or La Niña transitions—can influence long-range temperature trends. Additionally, as the event date draws closer, short-range model consensus typically becomes more reliable, potentially triggering sharp repricing. Traders monitoring extended forecasts and climate indices will adjust positions as new evidence emerges.