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Closed: Jun 25, 1:00 AM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks the lowest temperature recorded in Miami 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 Miami, Florida on June 24, 2026, according to the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily), accessible via the CLIMIA database at the Miami 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: 73°F or below, 74-75°F, 76-77°F, 78-79°F, 80-81°F, and 82°F or above, with each range corresponding to a distinct market outcome.
Prediction market odds often diverge from traditional meteorological forecasts because they reflect real-money incentives and crowdsourced information rather than a single model's output. While weather agencies publish deterministic or probabilistic forecasts for June 2026, this market aggregates the views of traders betting on the actual outcome. Analysts may emphasize seasonal climate patterns, whereas traders factor in broader uncertainty and tail risks. Over time, prediction markets have proven competitive with or superior to expert forecasts in many domains, though both approaches offer complementary perspectives on what Miami's temperature low might be.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through an order-book mechanism where traders buy and sell contracts 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's price reflects the probability traders assign to that outcome occurring. As new information arrives—updated climate models, seasonal shifts, or real-time weather data—traders adjust their bids and asks, causing prices to move. The spread between buy and sell prices tightens as the event date approaches and uncertainty resolves, rewarding early information discovery and penalizing late-arriving traders.
This market resolves around Jun 25, 2026, after June 24, 2026 has passed and the lowest temperature recorded in Miami that day is confirmed. The outcome is determined by verified data from credible public weather sources, ensuring an objective and transparent settlement. Once the event is verifiable, the market locks in the result and traders' positions are settled according to which outcome they backed. This timing allows sufficient opportunity for official temperature records to be finalized and cross-checked before the market closes.
Several factors could shift odds significantly before resolution. Updated seasonal climate forecasts and long-range weather models will influence trader expectations as June 2026 approaches. Major atmospheric patterns—such as the development of El Niño or La Niña conditions, tropical systems, or heat waves—could alter baseline temperature expectations for South Florida. Real-time weather data closer to the event date will narrow uncertainty and drive sharp price moves. Additionally, any anomalous climate events or shifts in historical temperature records could prompt traders to reassess their positions, creating trading opportunities throughout the market's lifetime.