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Closed: Jul 5, 1:00 AM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks the overnight low temperature in Miami on Independence Day 2026. The minimum temperature will be measured and reported by the National Weather Service's official daily climatological records for the Miami area.
Resolution is determined by the minimum temperature recorded at Miami on July 4, 2026, according to the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily). The official data source is accessed via the NWS Miami office website under the Observed Weather tab, selecting Miami, FL with Daily Climate Report. Temperature ranges are: 73°F or below, 74-75°F, 76-77°F, 78-79°F, 80-81°F, and 82°F or above. Each range corresponds to a distinct outcome. Traders should note that preliminary NWS data may be subject to rounding and conversion nuances, and the final official NWS Climatological Report (Daily) serves as the authoritative source, superseding other weather services.
Prediction market odds reflect real money at stake, creating strong incentives for accuracy that often differ from traditional weather forecasts or analyst consensus. While meteorologists rely on physics-based models and historical patterns, traders in this market incorporate a broader range of signals—including long-range climate data, historical July temperatures in Miami, and emerging seasonal trends. The two approaches can diverge significantly, especially months in advance when uncertainty is high and new information continuously reshapes expectations.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous 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. Prices move in real time as new orders flow in, reflecting the collective belief of active traders about which outcome is most likely. The tighter the bid-ask spread, the more confident and liquid the market; wider spreads may signal uncertainty or lower trading activity around specific temperature thresholds.
This market resolves around Jul 5, 2026, once the lowest temperature recorded in Miami on July 4, 2026 is verifiable from credible public sources. The outcome is determined by official meteorological data, typically from the National Weather Service or equivalent authoritative weather station records for the Miami area. Your position settles based on which temperature band or outcome the actual recorded low falls into on that date.
Major climate patterns—including El Niño or La Niña phases, Atlantic hurricane activity, and seasonal jet-stream positioning—can shift long-range temperature expectations significantly. Updated seasonal forecasts from NOAA or other meteorological agencies often trigger sharp repricing. Additionally, any unusual heat waves or cold snaps in the months leading up to July 4 may alter trader confidence in historical temperature norms. Real-time weather models closer to the event date will also drive incremental adjustments as uncertainty narrows.