TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$141,541,542
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,440,096,988
406,065
Markets across
30,522
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,692
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: May 29, 2:00 AM EST
Kalshi
This market tracks whether the lowest temperature in New Orleans on May 28, 2026, will exceed 75 degrees Fahrenheit. On Kalshi, the probability that the minimum temperature stays above 75° is 81.0%, with resolution based on the National Weather Service's Climatological Report for that date. The outcome will be determined by the actual minimum temperature reading recorded by the National Weather Service on May 28, 2026.
Prediction market odds on Kalshi reflect real-time trader consensus and can differ meaningfully from traditional meteorological forecasts or seasonal climate models. While weather analysts rely on historical data and atmospheric modeling, prediction markets incorporate diverse information sources and financial incentives for accuracy. Comparing Kalshi odds to National Weather Service or climate center forecasts released closer to May 2026 will reveal whether markets are pricing in warmer, cooler, or similar conditions than official predictions. Such comparisons highlight how market-based and expert-driven approaches sometimes diverge.
The Lowest temperature in New Orleans on May 28, market resolves on May 29, 2026. Resolution is determined by the actual minimum temperature recorded in New Orleans on May 28, 2026, verified against official weather data sources. The outcome will be assigned to whichever temperature band or outcome bracket matches the recorded low for that day. Traders holding shares in the correct outcome receive their payout once the market settles and the final temperature is confirmed and validated.
Several factors could shift odds for the lowest temperature in New Orleans on May 28, 2026. Seasonal climate patterns and long-range weather models released in spring 2026 will influence trader expectations. La Niña or El Niño conditions, Atlantic hurricane activity, and upper-atmosphere pressure systems can all affect late-May temperatures in Louisiana. Additionally, historical May temperature data and any unusual warming or cooling trends in the weeks leading up to May 28 may prompt traders to adjust positions. Real-time forecast updates from meteorologists will be key catalysts for price movement.