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 30, 1:00 AM EST
Kalshi
This market tracks the lowest temperature recorded in Philadelphia on June 29, 2026. The outcome will be determined by the official National Weather Service daily climatological report for Philadelphia, which measures the minimum temperature that occurs during the calendar day.
Resolution is based on the minimum temperature recorded at Philadelphia, PA on June 29, 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 by selecting the Philadelphia, PA location with Daily Climate Report. The minimum temperature is divided into six consecutive ranges: below 60°F, 60-61°F, 62-63°F, 64-65°F, 66-67°F, and 68°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 real-time or third-party weather services.
Prediction market odds often diverge from traditional weather forecasts because they incorporate trader conviction and real-money incentives alongside meteorological models. While the National Weather Service and private forecasters publish point estimates and confidence intervals, this market aggregates the beliefs of many participants betting on whether the low will stay above or drop below 60 degrees. Traders may weight recent model runs, historical patterns, or seasonal trends differently than official forecasts do. Over time, markets have proven competitive with expert predictions on weather events, though short-term disagreements are common as new data emerges closer to the event date.
This market resolves around Jun 30, 2026, once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The outcome is determined by the actual lowest temperature recorded in Philadelphia on June 29, 2026, confirmed against established meteorological data sources. Traders holding shares in the winning outcome receive their payout, while losing positions expire worthless. The resolution process is automated once the necessary data is available, ensuring all participants receive results simultaneously and fairly.
Several factors could shift odds significantly before resolution. Updated seasonal forecasts, atmospheric pattern changes, or shifts in the jet stream could alter expectations for late June weather in Philadelphia. Major weather models released in the weeks leading up to the event typically drive trading activity, especially if they show unusual warmth or cold. Real-time conditions in early June may also influence trader positioning as the event draws closer. Additionally, historical analogs—years with similar atmospheric setups—sometimes prompt traders to reassess their positions, creating volatility in the final days before the market settles.