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Closed: Jun 28, 2:00 AM EST
Kalshi
This market tracks the lowest temperature recorded in New Orleans on June 27, 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 27, 2026, as reported in the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily). The official data source is accessed through the NWS Southern Region Climate portal by selecting the New Orleans, LA location with Daily Climate Report. The minimum temperature is divided into six distinct ranges: 72°F or below, 73-74°F, 75-76°F, 77-78°F, 79-80°F, and 81°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 NWS Climatological Report (Daily) serves as the authoritative source, superseding other weather services or preliminary reports.
Prediction market odds often diverge from traditional meteorologist forecasts because they incorporate real-time trader behavior, economic incentives, and crowd wisdom. While weather analysts rely on numerical models and historical climate data, this market aggregates the beliefs of many participants with financial stakes in accuracy. Over time, prediction markets have proven competitive with or superior to single-expert forecasts, especially when traders have access to the same underlying data. Comparing the odds here to published forecasts from the National Weather Service or other meteorological institutions can reveal where market participants see opportunities or risks that experts may have underweighted.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order-book mechanism where traders submit bids and asks for shares tied to specific 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 balance of buy and sell pressure, with higher prices indicating stronger trader conviction. As new information emerges—seasonal forecasts, climate patterns, or real-time weather updates—traders adjust their positions, moving prices dynamically. This mechanism ensures that the market price at any moment represents the marginal trader's belief about the lowest temperature on that date.
This market resolves around Jun 28, 2026, after June 27, 2026 has passed and the lowest temperature for that day can be verified. The outcome is confirmed once credible public weather data becomes available, typically from official meteorological sources or widely recognized weather stations serving the New Orleans area. Once the actual minimum temperature is recorded and published, the market settles according to the outcome range or threshold specified, and traders' positions are finalized based on the verified result.
Several factors can shift odds in this market before resolution. Seasonal climate patterns and long-range forecasts issued months ahead will influence early trading. As June 2026 approaches, updated weather models and atmospheric conditions become more precise, typically driving larger price movements. Major weather events—tropical systems, heat waves, or cold fronts—can dramatically alter expectations. Additionally, historical temperature records for that date and broader climate trends may prompt traders to reassess their positions. Real-time weather alerts and forecast updates in the days immediately before June 27 often trigger the most volatile trading activity.