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Closed: Jul 11, 4:00 AM EST
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This market tracks the lowest temperature recorded in Las Vegas on July 10, 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 Las Vegas on July 10, 2026, according to the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily), accessed via the Las Vegas, NV location on the NWS website. The official data source is the NWS Climatological Report rather than preliminary reports or third-party weather services. Temperature measurements may be subject to rounding and conversion nuances in preliminary NWS data, so traders should verify against the final official report. Each outcome corresponds to a specific temperature range: 73°F or below, 74-75°F, 76-77°F, 78-79°F, 80-81°F, or 82°F and above.
Prediction market odds often diverge from traditional weather forecasts because they incorporate real-time trader positioning and risk appetite alongside meteorological models. While meteorologists publish deterministic low-temperature predictions based on atmospheric data, this market prices uncertainty through supply and demand. Traders may weight recent climate patterns, seasonal anomalies, or longer-range ensemble forecasts differently than official forecasters, creating opportunities for those who believe consensus odds underestimate or overestimate the likelihood of specific temperature outcomes.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order-book mechanism where traders buy and sell shares corresponding to temperature ranges. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Each contract represents a specific outcome—for example, a low between 95°F and 100°F—and traders profit if their prediction proves correct. Prices reflect the collective belief of market participants about the probability of each range, with higher prices indicating greater perceived likelihood and lower prices suggesting lower confidence.
This market resolves around Jul 11, 2026, once the actual lowest temperature recorded in Las Vegas on July 10, 2026 is verified and confirmed. The outcome is determined by comparing the official recorded low to the temperature ranges specified in each contract. Traders holding shares in the range that contains the verified low receive their payout, while other positions expire worthless.
Major weather pattern shifts, updated seasonal forecasts, and long-range climate models can significantly influence trader positioning. El Niño or La Niña conditions, atmospheric blocking patterns, and heat dome formation are key catalysts that meteorologists monitor and traders price in. Additionally, historical temperature records for that date, recent heat waves, and changes to urban heat island effects in the Las Vegas area may prompt repricing. As July 10, 2026 approaches, short-range forecasts become more reliable, typically causing sharper market movements in the final days.