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: Jul 4, 3:00 AM EST
Kalshi
This market tracks the lowest temperature recorded in Phoenix on July 3, 2026. The outcome will be determined by the National Weather Service's official daily climatological report for Phoenix, which provides the authoritative temperature measurement for the region.
Resolution is based on the minimum temperature recorded at Phoenix on July 3, 2026, as reported in the National Weather Service's Climatological Report (Daily) for Phoenix, AZ. The temperature will be categorized into one of six ranges: 70°F or below, 71-72°F, 73-74°F, 75-76°F, 77-78°F, or 79°F and above. Official data must be obtained from the NWS Climate portal at the specified URL, selecting the Phoenix, AZ location with Daily Climate Report. 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 readings or third-party weather services.
Prediction market odds reflect real-money trader conviction and often incorporate information faster than traditional analyst forecasts. While meteorologists and climate services publish seasonal and short-range temperature predictions, this market aggregates the views of many independent participants betting on the actual low for that day. Comparing this market's implied probability to published forecasts can reveal where traders see value or disagreement. Both sources are useful: analysts provide detailed reasoning, while market odds distill that reasoning into a single probability estimate.
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. The bid-ask spread reflects the current liquidity and disagreement among participants. As new weather data, seasonal patterns, or climate models are released, traders adjust their positions, moving the price. The market price at any moment represents the marginal trader's best estimate of the probability that the lowest temperature will fall within a given range on July 3, 2026.
This market resolves around Jul 4, 2026, once the event has occurred and the lowest temperature for July 3, 2026 in Phoenix can be verified from credible public sources. The outcome is determined by the actual recorded low temperature on that date, confirmed through official meteorological data. Traders' positions settle based on which outcome bracket or range the verified temperature falls into. Resolution typically occurs within hours of the market close, pending final data confirmation.
Major weather pattern shifts, updated seasonal forecasts, and climate anomalies can all influence trading in this market. El Niño or La Niña developments, sudden changes in atmospheric circulation, or revised long-range models may prompt traders to reassess their positions. As July 3, 2026 approaches, short-range forecasts become more reliable and typically trigger sharper price movements. Real-time weather alerts, heat waves, or cold fronts in the weeks leading up to the event will likely drive increased trading activity and volatility.