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Closed: Jun 15, 2:00 AM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks the lowest temperature recorded in Houston on June 14, 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 Houston-Hobby on June 14, 2026, according to the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily), accessed via the Houston-Hobby, TX location on the NWS website. The official temperature data from this source is the sole determinant; preliminary NWS reporting and other weather services are not authoritative. Temperature measurements may be subject to rounding and conversion nuances in preliminary NWS data, so traders should exercise caution when interpreting such preliminary information. The recorded minimum temperature will be categorized into one of six ranges: 73°F or below, 74-75°F, 76-77°F, 78-79°F, 80-81°F, or 82°F and above, with each range corresponding to a distinct market outcome.
Prediction market odds often diverge from traditional weather forecasts because they incorporate real-time trader behavior, historical accuracy adjustments, and forward-looking risk premiums. While meteorologists issue deterministic temperature ranges based on atmospheric models, this market aggregates the probabilistic views of many participants with financial incentives to be accurate. Over time, prediction markets have demonstrated competitive or superior accuracy compared to consensus analyst estimates, particularly when traders have access to evolving data. Comparing current odds to published forecasts can reveal whether the market is pricing in tail risks or systematic biases that analysts may overlook.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order-book mechanism where traders buy and sell shares representing different temperature ranges or outcomes. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Each share has a price between 0 and 100 cents, reflecting the implied probability that the lowest temperature will fall within that range. Traders profit by correctly predicting the outcome and lose if their position moves against them. The market price adjusts dynamically as new orders flow in, ensuring that pricing remains responsive to changing weather forecasts, seasonal data, and participant conviction.
This market resolves around Jun 15, 2026, once June 14, 2026 has passed and the lowest temperature for that day in Houston can be verified. The outcome is determined by comparing the actual recorded low temperature against the outcome thresholds defined in the market. Verification relies on credible public weather data sources to confirm the final result. All positions settle automatically based on which outcome occurred, and traders receive payouts proportional to their correct predictions.
Several factors can shift odds in this market significantly. Updated seasonal climate forecasts, El Niño or La Niña patterns, and long-range weather model consensus can all influence trader expectations. Major weather events or anomalies in the months leading up to June 2026 may prompt recalibration of historical temperature baselines. Additionally, real-time atmospheric data closer to the event date—such as jet stream positioning, high-pressure systems, and tropical activity—will drive sharp repricing. Traders monitoring meteorological developments and adjusting positions accordingly can capitalize on these movements.