TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$107,351,958
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2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,416,970,024
400,720
Markets across
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MATCHED EVENTS:
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PLATFORM COVERAGE:
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Polymarket:
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Kalshi:
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Closed: Jun 27, 2:00 AM EST
Kalshi
This market tracks the lowest temperature recorded in New Orleans on June 26, 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 on June 26, 2026, as reported in the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily). The temperature is divided into six ranges: 70°F or below, 71-72°F, 73-74°F, 75-76°F, 77-78°F, and 79°F or above. Official data must be obtained from the NWS Climate portal for the New Orleans location using the Daily Climate Report. 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 often diverge from traditional weather forecasts because they incorporate real-time trader behavior, financial incentives, and forward-looking sentiment. While meteorologists issue deterministic or probabilistic forecasts based on atmospheric models, this market prices uncertainty through supply and demand—traders who believe the consensus is wrong can profit by taking the opposite side. Over time, prediction markets have shown competitive or superior accuracy to single-model forecasts, especially when participants include domain experts willing to stake capital on their convictions. Comparing odds here to published forecasts from the National Weather Service or private meteorologists can reveal where market participants see asymmetric risk.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order-book mechanism where traders buy and sell shares corresponding to different temperature outcomes. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Each outcome has its own contract, and the price of each contract reflects the probability traders assign to that range occurring. Buyers pay a price between 0 and 100 cents per share; if their outcome occurs, they receive 100 cents. The bid-ask spread tightens as volume increases and more participants compete to trade, making the market more efficient and reflective of true consensus as the event date approaches.
This market resolves around Jun 27, 2026, once the lowest temperature recorded in New Orleans on June 26, 2026 is verified against credible public sources. The outcome is determined by official weather data from recognized meteorological authorities, ensuring an objective and tamper-proof settlement. Traders will know the result within hours of the close of the trading day, allowing for rapid payout processing. The resolution process prioritizes accuracy and transparency so that all participants can trust the final determination.
Major weather pattern shifts, seasonal climate anomalies, and updated long-range forecasts from meteorological agencies are primary catalysts that could shift odds significantly. Tropical systems, heat domes, or cold fronts approaching the Gulf Coast region would trigger repricing as traders update their probability estimates. Historical temperature records and climate data releases may also influence sentiment. As June 2026 approaches, short-range model consensus will tighten, typically reducing volatility and narrowing the bid-ask spread. Real-time atmospheric observations in the days immediately before the event will be the most powerful driver of final market positioning.