TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$103,397,351
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,410,176,180
399,592
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MATCHED EVENTS:
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PLATFORM COVERAGE:
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Polymarket:
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Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jun 21, 2:00 AM EST
Kalshi
This market tracks the lowest temperature recorded in Dallas on June 20, 2026. The outcome will be determined by the official National Weather Service Climatological Report (Daily) for that date, with resolution based on which temperature range the recorded minimum falls into.
Resolution is determined by the minimum temperature recorded at Dallas/Fort Worth on June 20, 2026, according to the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily), accessed via the Dallas/Fort Worth, TX location on the NWS website. The official temperature data from this NWS report is the authoritative source for resolution; preliminary data and third-party weather services may differ due to rounding and measurement methodology variations. Traders should verify data using the official NWS Climatological Report rather than relying on alternative weather sources.
Prediction market odds reflect real-money trades from thousands of participants, often incorporating meteorological expertise, historical climate data, and emerging weather models faster than traditional analyst consensus. While professional weather forecasters rely on deterministic models and historical averages, this market aggregates dispersed knowledge through price discovery. Traders who outperform consensus earn returns, creating incentives for accuracy. Over time, prediction markets have demonstrated competitive or superior performance relative to single-source forecasts, particularly for events with sufficient trading activity and clear resolution criteria. Comparing current odds to published seasonal forecasts can reveal where the market diverges from institutional predictions.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order-book mechanism where traders buy and sell shares representing different temperature outcomes. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Each contract reflects the probability traders assign to a specific low-temperature range on June 20, 2026. Prices range from near zero to near 100, with higher prices indicating greater market confidence in that outcome. Liquidity and trading volume determine how tightly bid-ask spreads remain, affecting execution costs for new positions. Real-time price updates reflect incoming information, from updated weather models to seasonal climate shifts.
This market resolves around Jun 21, 2026, after June 20, 2026 has passed and the actual low temperature in Dallas is recorded and verified. The outcome is confirmed once credible public sources report the official temperature reading for that date. Traders holding positions aligned with the verified outcome receive their winnings, while misaligned positions expire worthless. The resolution process is automatic once the data becomes available, ensuring all participants see the same final result. Early resolution is not possible, as the event must occur before any outcome can be determined.
Major weather pattern shifts, updated seasonal forecasts, and long-range climate models will drive price movement in this market. El Niño or La Niña conditions, polar vortex activity, and jet stream positioning influence June temperatures across Texas. Historical heat waves or cold snaps in late spring can shift trader expectations. As June 2026 approaches, short-range forecasts become more precise, typically narrowing the range of plausible outcomes. Real-time atmospheric data, soil moisture levels, and urban heat island effects specific to Dallas may also influence final odds. Traders continuously reassess probabilities as new meteorological information becomes available.