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Closed: Jul 11, 2:00 AM EST
Kalshi
This market tracks the lowest temperature recorded in Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis on July 10, 2026, according to the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily), accessed via the Minneapolis/St Paul, MN 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: 56°F or below, 57-58°F, 59-60°F, 61-62°F, 63-64°F, or 65°F and above.
Prediction market odds often diverge from traditional weather forecasts because they incorporate real-time trader behavior and incentives. While meteorologists issue deterministic temperature ranges based on atmospheric models, this market prices uncertainty through continuous trading. Traders who outperform the consensus earn profit, which encourages them to integrate the latest data faster than static forecasts update. Over time, prediction markets have shown competitive or superior accuracy to single-model forecasts, especially when many informed participants trade actively. Comparing this market's odds to published weather outlooks for July 10, 2026 can reveal where professional and crowd-sourced expectations align or diverge.
This market resolves around Jul 11, 2026, once July 10, 2026 has passed and the day's minimum temperature can be verified. The outcome is determined by comparing the actual low recorded on that date against the threshold specified in the contract. Verification relies on credible public weather data sources to confirm the final temperature reading. All open positions settle automatically based on whether the realized low meets or falls short of the stated boundary, with payouts distributed to winning traders immediately after confirmation.
Major weather pattern shifts, seasonal climate anomalies, and updated long-range forecasts from meteorological agencies will likely drive price swings in this market. El Niño or La Niña conditions, unusual jet-stream positioning, or heat waves affecting the Upper Midwest could all influence trader expectations weeks or months in advance. As July 2026 approaches, daily weather models will become more precise, triggering sharper repricing. Breaking news about atmospheric blocking patterns or polar vortex behavior may also prompt rapid trading activity. Traders monitoring climate indices and seasonal outlooks will adjust their positions ahead of major forecast updates, creating opportunities for early movers.