TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$126,324,530
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,434,646,834
406,019
Markets across
30,401
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,689
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jun 25, 2:00 AM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks the lowest temperature recorded in Houston on June 24, 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, Texas on June 24, 2026, according to the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily), accessible via the CLIHOU database at the Houston office. The official temperature measurement from this NWS source is the sole authoritative reference; preliminary data and third-party weather services may differ due to rounding and conversion methods. Temperature ranges are divided into six bands: 70°F or below, 71-72°F, 73-74°F, 75-76°F, 77-78°F, and 79°F or above, with each range corresponding to a distinct market outcome.
Prediction market odds often diverge from traditional meteorological forecasts because they incorporate real-time trader behavior, uncertainty premiums, and longer-term climate signals. While weather analysts typically issue high-confidence forecasts only days in advance, this market aggregates beliefs months ahead, reflecting both scientific models and market participants' risk assessments. Comparing the implied probabilities here to published seasonal outlooks from the National Weather Service or climate centers can reveal where traders are pricing in additional tail risks or confidence adjustments that conventional forecasts may not capture.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through an order-book mechanism where traders buy and sell shares corresponding to different temperature ranges or outcomes. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Each contract reflects the collective willingness of buyers and sellers to commit capital at that price level. As new information arrives—seasonal patterns, climate data, or real-time weather developments—traders adjust their bids and offers, causing the price to move. The spread between buy and sell prices reflects market liquidity and uncertainty around the June 24 low.
This market resolves around Jun 25, 2026, once June 24, 2026 has passed and the lowest temperature for that day in Houston is verifiable from credible public sources. The outcome is determined by the actual recorded minimum temperature on that date, typically confirmed through official weather station data or recognized meteorological records. Traders' positions settle based on which temperature bracket or outcome the real-world data confirms, making accuracy of the underlying measurement critical to final payouts.
Major shifts in seasonal climate patterns, El Niño or La Niña developments, and updated long-range forecasts from meteorological agencies can all influence trader positioning in this market. Unusual heat waves or cold snaps earlier in June 2026 may prompt reassessment of typical summer lows for Houston. Additionally, any significant changes to atmospheric circulation or tropical activity in the weeks leading up to June 24 could trigger repricing. Real-time weather model updates and historical temperature comparisons will likely drive incremental adjustments as the event date approaches.