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: Jun 24, 3:00 AM EST
Kalshi
This market tracks the lowest temperature recorded in Denver on June 23, 2026. The outcome will be determined by the official National Weather Service Climatological Report (Daily) for that date, with temperature ranges divided into distinct bands to capture the full spectrum of possible overnight lows.
Resolution is based on the minimum temperature recorded at Denver on June 23, 2026, as reported in the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily), accessible via the Denver NWS climate portal. The minimum temperature is divided into six ranges: 54°F or below, 55–56°F, 57–58°F, 59–60°F, 61–62°F, and 63°F or above. Each range corresponds to a distinct outcome. The official NWS Climatological Report (Daily) serves as the authoritative data source; preliminary NWS reporting and other weather services are for reference only. Traders should be aware that preliminary NWS data may be subject to rounding and conversion nuances that could affect interpretation of borderline temperatures.
Prediction market odds often diverge from traditional weather forecasts and analyst models because they incorporate real-time trader behavior, media attention, and emerging data. While meteorologists rely on physics-based models and historical patterns, this market reflects the aggregated beliefs of participants who have financial incentive to forecast accurately. Over longer horizons like June 2026, prediction markets can capture uncertainty that point forecasts may understate, though both approaches offer complementary perspectives on probable outcomes.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order-book mechanism where traders directly set bid and ask prices for outcome shares. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Each outcome—representing a specific temperature range or threshold—has its own contract, and the market price reflects the marginal trade between buyers and sellers. As new information emerges or trader conviction shifts, prices adjust in real time, with the spread between bid and ask indicating liquidity and consensus tightness around likely outcomes.
This market resolves around Jun 24, 2026, after June 23, 2026 has concluded. The outcome is determined by the verified lowest temperature recorded in Denver on that date, confirmed once the event is observable from credible public reporting. Traders holding shares in the correct outcome receive their payout based on the final verified temperature, while incorrect positions expire worthless. Resolution timing allows for official data collection and validation before settlement.
Major weather pattern shifts, seasonal climate anomalies, and updated long-range forecasts from meteorological agencies could significantly move prices in this market. El Niño or La Niña conditions, volcanic activity affecting atmospheric circulation, or unusual jet-stream behavior months ahead of June 2026 may influence trader expectations. Additionally, historical temperature records for Denver in late June and emerging climate trend data could prompt repricing. As the event date approaches, medium-range forecasts become more reliable and typically trigger sharper market movements.