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Closed: Jul 7, 2:00 AM EST
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This market tracks the lowest temperature recorded in Oklahoma City on July 6, 2026. The outcome will be determined by the official National Weather Service daily climatological report for Oklahoma City Will Rogers Airport, which provides the authoritative minimum temperature measurement for that date.
Resolution is based on the minimum temperature recorded at Oklahoma City Will Rogers Airport on July 6, 2026, as reported in the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily). The official data source is accessed through the NWS website by navigating to the "Observed Weather" tab and selecting "Oklahoma City Will Rogers Airport" with Daily Climate Report. The temperature is divided into six ranges: 64°F or below, 65-66°F, 67-68°F, 69-70°F, 71-72°F, and 73°F or above. Each range corresponds to a distinct 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 preliminary estimates or third-party weather services.
Prediction market odds reflect real-money incentives, meaning traders who misjudge conditions face direct financial loss. This creates a powerful mechanism for aggregating dispersed knowledge. While traditional weather analysts rely on numerical models and historical data, this market incorporates trader conviction and incorporates updates faster than formal forecast cycles. Comparing the implied probabilities here to National Weather Service outlooks or meteorological consensus can reveal where the crowd expects conditions to deviate from standard forecasts, offering a complementary perspective on summer temperature expectations for that specific date.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order-book mechanism where traders buy and sell shares representing 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 price, ranging from 0 to 100 cents, reflecting the collective probability assigned by active participants. As new information arrives—updated seasonal forecasts, climate patterns, or real-time weather developments—traders adjust their positions, and prices move accordingly. The spread between bid and ask prices tightens as liquidity increases, making it cheaper to enter or exit positions during peak trading hours.
This market resolves around Jul 7, 2026, once the event has occurred and the lowest temperature for July 6, 2026 in Oklahoma City can be verified from credible public sources. The outcome is determined by comparing the actual recorded low against the predefined temperature thresholds embedded in each contract. Traders holding shares in the outcome bracket that matches the verified temperature receive their payout, while other positions expire worthless. Resolution typically occurs within hours of the market close date, pending confirmation of official weather data.
Major shifts in long-range climate forecasts, seasonal pattern updates from meteorological agencies, and historical anomalies in Oklahoma summer temperatures can all influence trader positioning. El Niño or La Niña conditions, changes in jet stream behavior, and multi-week heat or cool trends will likely drive repricing as the event date approaches. Additionally, real-time weather developments in late June—such as unexpected cold fronts or heat domes—can trigger sharp moves in the final weeks. Traders monitoring atmospheric pressure systems and seasonal outlooks will adjust their bets as new data reduces uncertainty around the actual low temperature.