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Closed: Jun 15, 2:00 AM EST
Kalshi
This market tracks the lowest temperature recorded in New Orleans on June 14, 2026. The outcome will be determined by the official National Weather Service daily climatological report for New Orleans, which measures the minimum temperature reached during that calendar day.
Resolution is based on the minimum temperature recorded at New Orleans, Louisiana on June 14, 2026, as reported in the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily). The official data source is accessed through the NWS New Orleans office website by navigating to the Observed Weather section and selecting New Orleans, LA with Daily Climate Report. The minimum temperature is divided into six distinct ranges: 71°F or below, 72-73°F, 74-75°F, 76-77°F, 78-79°F, and 80°F or above. Each range corresponds to a separate market outcome. 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 real-time or third-party weather services.
Prediction market odds reflect real-money commitments from traders and often diverge from traditional weather analyst forecasts. While meteorologists rely on numerical models and historical data to issue point estimates, this market aggregates the beliefs of many participants with direct financial incentive to forecast accurately. Analyst predictions tend to narrow as the event date approaches and models converge, whereas market odds can shift rapidly based on new information or trading activity. Comparing the two reveals whether professional forecasters and market participants share similar confidence levels around the lowest temperature outcome.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order-book mechanism where traders buy and sell shares corresponding to different temperature ranges. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Each outcome contract reflects the probability that the lowest temperature will fall within a specific band, with prices ranging from near zero to near one dollar. As traders submit bids and asks, the market price adjusts to clear supply and demand. Tighter spreads and higher volume typically indicate greater confidence and liquidity around particular temperature thresholds, making price discovery more efficient.
This market resolves around Jun 15, 2026, once the lowest temperature recorded in New Orleans on June 14, 2026 is verifiable from credible public sources. The outcome is determined by the actual observed minimum temperature on that date, confirmed through official weather data. Traders holding shares in the correct outcome range receive their payout once the event is settled and verified. The resolution process is automatic once the data becomes available, ensuring all participants receive timely confirmation of results.
Several factors could shift odds significantly before resolution. Major weather pattern changes, such as the development of a cold front or heat dome, would alter seasonal temperature expectations. Updated long-range forecasts from the National Weather Service or other meteorological agencies often trigger repricing as new model data emerges. Unusual atmospheric conditions, tropical systems, or shifts in the jet stream could also influence trader positioning. As June 14, 2026 approaches, short-range forecasts become increasingly reliable, typically causing the market to consolidate around a narrower range and reducing volatility.