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Closed: Jul 3, 2:00 AM EST
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This market tracks the lowest temperature recorded in New Orleans on July 2, 2026. The outcome will be determined by the official National Weather Service daily climatological report for New Orleans, which provides the authoritative minimum temperature measurement for that date.
Resolution is based on the minimum temperature recorded at New Orleans, LA on July 2, 2026, as reported in the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily). The official data source is accessed through the NWS website by navigating to the Observed Weather tab and selecting New Orleans, LA with Daily Climate Report. The reported minimum temperature will fall into one of six temperature bands: 73°F or below, 74-75°F, 76-77°F, 78-79°F, 80-81°F, or 82°F and above. Traders should note that preliminary NWS data may be subject to rounding and conversion nuances, and the final official report should be used for resolution rather than preliminary estimates or third-party weather services.
Prediction market odds reflect real-money trader positioning and often incorporate meteorological forecasts, climate models, and historical temperature patterns. Unlike traditional analyst predictions, this market aggregates dispersed information through price discovery—traders with strong weather expertise or access to advanced models can profit by correcting mispriced outcomes. Over time, markets tend to outperform single-point forecasts because they reward accuracy and penalize poor judgment. Comparing current odds to published seasonal outlooks or regional climate summaries can reveal where traders see value or risk.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order-book mechanism where traders submit bids and asks for 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. The price of each outcome reflects the probability traders assign to it—higher prices mean higher perceived likelihood. As new information arrives, traders adjust their positions, moving prices up or down. You can enter limit or market orders to express your own forecast, and your profit or loss depends on whether the final outcome matches your prediction.
This market resolves around Jul 3, 2026, once the lowest temperature recorded in New Orleans on July 2, 2026 is verified and finalized. The outcome is determined by comparing actual observed temperatures against the specified threshold or range defined in the market contract. Resolution relies on credible public weather data sources to confirm the event result. Traders holding shares in the winning outcome receive their payout once verification is complete and the platform settles all positions.
Major climate patterns—including El Niño or La Niña phases, Atlantic hurricane activity, and seasonal heat anomalies—can shift long-term temperature expectations for July 2026. Quarterly climate forecasts and updated seasonal outlooks from meteorological agencies often trigger repricing. As the date approaches, medium-range weather models (10–14 days out) gain influence, and traders react to atmospheric setup changes. Additionally, any revisions to historical temperature records or shifts in urban heat-island effects in New Orleans could influence market sentiment about what constitutes a typical low for that date.