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: Jun 24, 1:00 AM EST
Kalshi
This market tracks the lowest temperature recorded in Philadelphia on June 23, 2026. The outcome will be determined by the official National Weather Service daily climatological report for Philadelphia, which measures the minimum temperature reached during that calendar day.
Resolution is based on the minimum temperature recorded at Philadelphia, PA on June 23, 2026, as reported in the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily). The official data source is accessed through the NWS Eastern Region Climate portal at the Philadelphia location. Six mutually exclusive temperature bands partition the possible outcomes: 63°F or below, 64-65°F, 66-67°F, 68-69°F, 70-71°F, and 72°F or above. Each band corresponds to one 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.
Prediction market odds often diverge from traditional weather forecasts because they incorporate real-time trader behavior and financial incentives alongside meteorological data. While professional meteorologists issue point forecasts and confidence intervals based on atmospheric models, this market aggregates the beliefs of many participants who stand to gain or lose based on accuracy. Traders may weight recent climate anomalies, historical June patterns, or long-range ensemble forecasts differently than official forecasters do. Comparing the implied probabilities here to published forecasts from the National Weather Service or other agencies can reveal where market participants see higher or lower risk than experts.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order-book mechanism where traders buy and sell shares corresponding to different temperature ranges or outcomes. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Each outcome has a price between 0 and 100 cents, reflecting the implied probability that the lowest temperature will fall within that range. As traders submit bids and asks, the market price adjusts in real time. Liquidity and trading volume influence how tightly prices are quoted, and larger trades may move the price more significantly than smaller ones.
This market resolves around Jun 24, 2026, once the lowest temperature recorded in Philadelphia on June 23, 2026 is verified and confirmed. The outcome is determined by comparing actual observed data against the specified temperature thresholds or ranges defined in the market. Resolution occurs after the event date has passed and credible public reporting confirms the final measurement. Traders should monitor official weather station records and local meteorological sources as the date approaches to understand how outcomes will be adjudicated.
Several factors can shift market prices leading up to June 23, 2026. Updated seasonal forecasts, changes in predicted atmospheric patterns, or anomalies in spring and early summer weather could prompt traders to reassess probabilities. Long-range climate indices, El Niño or La Niña conditions, and historical temperature trends for that date in Philadelphia all influence expectations. As June approaches, short-range forecasts become more reliable and may trigger sharp repricing. Traders also react to broader climate news, urban heat island effects, or any unusual meteorological developments that could affect the Northeast region.