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Closed: Jun 26, 2:00 AM EST
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This market tracks the lowest temperature recorded in New Orleans on June 25, 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 25, 2026, as reported in the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily). The official data source is accessed via the NWS New Orleans office website under the Observed Weather section. Temperature ranges are divided into six distinct bands: 70°F or below, 71-72°F, 73-74°F, 75-76°F, 77-78°F, and 79°F or above. Each band 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 often diverge from traditional weather forecasts because they reflect real-money incentives and crowd wisdom rather than single-model outputs. While meteorologists issue deterministic or probabilistic forecasts based on atmospheric models, traders in this market price in a broader range of scenarios, including tail risks and historical volatility. Over longer horizons like June 2026, analyst confidence typically narrows, whereas market odds may remain wider to account for model uncertainty. Comparing the two reveals whether the crowd is more or less bullish on extreme temperatures than official forecasters, offering a useful cross-check for decision-makers.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order-book mechanism where buyers and sellers submit limit orders across discrete temperature outcome ranges. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Traders can buy or sell shares representing their belief about whether the low will fall into each bracket, with prices reflecting the implied probability of that outcome. The platform matches orders in real time, and prices update dynamically as new trades execute. Participants earn or lose based on whether their chosen outcome occurs, creating direct financial incentives for accurate forecasting.
This market resolves around Jun 26, 2026, once the lowest temperature recorded in New Orleans on June 25, 2026 is confirmed and verifiable from credible public sources. The outcome is determined by the actual low temperature observed that day, measured in degrees Fahrenheit according to standard meteorological reporting. Traders' positions settle based on which outcome bracket the verified temperature falls into. Resolution typically occurs within hours of the close of the trading day, allowing for rapid settlement and payout.
Major weather pattern shifts, seasonal climate anomalies, and updated long-range forecasts from the National Weather Service can all influence trader sentiment in this market. El Niño or La Niña conditions, tropical storm activity in the Gulf of Mexico, and historical temperature records for late June in New Orleans serve as key reference points. As June 2026 approaches, medium-range model consensus will tighten, likely reducing uncertainty and narrowing the odds. Real-time atmospheric data releases and any unusual heat or cold events in the preceding weeks may also prompt repricing as traders update their expectations.