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Closed: Jun 25, 2:00 AM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks the lowest temperature recorded in New Orleans 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 New Orleans on June 24, 2026, according to the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily), accessible via the CLIMSY database at the New Orleans/Baton Rouge 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: 70°F or below, 71-72°F, 73-74°F, 75-76°F, 77-78°F, and 79°F or above, with each range corresponding to a distinct market outcome.
Prediction market odds reflect real-money bets from traders who have financial incentive to forecast accurately, often diverging from traditional meteorologist consensus when new data arrives. While weather analysts rely on numerical models and historical climatology, this market aggregates dispersed information and risk appetite across many participants. Prediction markets tend to update faster than published forecasts when conditions shift, though both sources ultimately depend on the same underlying atmospheric data. Comparing the two can reveal where the crowd sees asymmetric risk or where expert opinion lags emerging signals.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order-book mechanism where traders buy and sell shares representing different temperature ranges or outcomes. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The bid-ask spread reflects the market's uncertainty and liquidity; tighter spreads indicate high confidence and active trading, while wider spreads suggest lower conviction or fewer participants. Prices move as new information—seasonal patterns, climate data, or model updates—shifts trader expectations about the lowest temperature on that date. Your entry and exit prices depend on the current order book depth and the size of your position.
This market resolves around Jun 25, 2026, once the lowest temperature recorded in New Orleans on June 24, 2026 is verifiable from credible public sources. The outcome is determined by official temperature data from established weather monitoring stations serving the New Orleans area. Resolution typically occurs within hours or a day after the event date, once the final reading is confirmed and published. Traders holding positions aligned with the actual low temperature receive their payout, while those on the opposite side of the trade settle at a loss.
Major weather pattern shifts, updated seasonal forecasts, and long-range climate models will drive significant repricing as June 2026 approaches. Tropical storm or hurricane activity in the Gulf of Mexico could dramatically alter temperature expectations weeks in advance. El Niño or La Niña conditions, atmospheric blocking patterns, and jet-stream positioning all influence summer temperatures in the Gulf South. As the event date nears, daily forecast updates and real-time atmospheric data will create volatility. Historical heat waves or cold snaps in comparable years may also prompt traders to adjust positions based on analogous scenarios.