TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$107,351,958
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,416,970,024
400,720
Markets across
30,097
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,633
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: May 30, 1:00 AM EST
Kalshi
Weather forecasters will measure the minimum temperature in Philadelphia on May 29, 2026, according to National Weather Service records. The actual temperature reading will fall within a specific range tracked by meteorological data.
Prediction market odds reflect real-money trader expectations and often incorporate meteorological forecasts, historical weather patterns, and seasonal trends. Unlike traditional weather analyst forecasts, which rely on deterministic models, prediction markets aggregate dispersed information through price discovery. As May 29, 2026 approaches, meteorologists will publish increasingly precise forecasts; comparing those official predictions to Kalshi odds reveals whether traders are pricing in more optimistic or pessimistic temperature scenarios than experts currently project.
On Kalshi, the lowest temperature in Philadelphia on May 29 is priced through binary or range-based contracts tied to specific temperature thresholds. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Each contract outcome reflects the probability traders assign to the actual low falling within or outside defined ranges. Prices move as new weather data, seasonal patterns, and climate signals emerge. The market price directly translates to an implied probability, allowing you to assess whether current odds represent fair value relative to your own weather expectations for late May in Philadelphia.
The market resolves on May 30, 2026, after the calendar day of May 29, 2026 concludes in Philadelphia. Resolution is determined by the actual lowest temperature recorded on that date according to the specified measurement source. Once the day ends and official temperature data is published, the outcome is locked in and all positions settle accordingly. Traders should monitor weather conditions throughout May 29 to assess how the day's temperature trajectory aligns with their positions.
Major signals include seasonal climate patterns, long-range weather forecasts, atmospheric pressure systems, and any unusual weather events developing in the weeks before May 29. Cold fronts, high-altitude jet stream positioning, and ocean temperature anomalies can all influence late-May lows in Philadelphia. As the date approaches, 10-day and 5-day forecasts become increasingly reliable, typically triggering sharp price movements. Historical May 29 temperature data and broader spring weather trends also inform trader positioning and market repricing.