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: Jun 30, 11:59 PM EST
Kalshi
Total monthly precipitation will be measured in Houston during June 2026. Multiple thresholds will track whether rainfall exceeds various levels throughout the month.
Resolution is determined by total precipitation measured at CLIHOU (Houston-Hobby, TX) during June 2026, as reported in the National Weather Service Climatological Report (Daily). Official data is accessed via the NWS website under the Houston forecast office, Observed Weather tab. Each outcome corresponds to whether precipitation strictly exceeds a specific threshold: 1 inch, 2 inches, 3 inches, 4 inches, 5 inches, 6 inches, or 7 inches. Traders should note that preliminary NWS data may be subject to rounding and conversion nuances; the final official NWS report is authoritative. While supplementary sources like AccuWeather or Google Weather may provide guidance, only the official NWS Climatological Report determines resolution.
Prediction market odds on Kalshi reflect real-money trader consensus and typically incorporate meteorological data, historical rainfall patterns, and seasonal climate models. Traditional analyst forecasts from the National Weather Service and climate research institutions often focus on longer-term seasonal probabilities and average precipitation. Prediction markets tend to be more dynamic and responsive to recent data shifts, while analyst forecasts may emphasize climatological norms. Comparing the two reveals whether traders are pricing in above or below normal June rainfall for Houston based on current atmospheric conditions and emerging weather signals.
On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Rain in Houston in Jun 2026 is priced on Kalshi as a binary contract where traders buy or sell shares corresponding to yes (rain occurs) or no (no rain occurs) outcomes. The market price directly reflects the implied probability; a price of 65 cents per share means the market assigns roughly 65 percent odds to measurable rain falling in Houston during June 2026. Traders profit by correctly predicting whether the event will occur before the market resolves. Pricing adjusts in real time based on order flow, new weather data, and shifting trader expectations about Houston's June precipitation.
The Rain in Houston in Jun 2026 market resolves on Jul 2, 2026. Resolution is determined by whether measurable precipitation falls in Houston during the month of June 2026. The specific measurement criteria, data source, and threshold for what constitutes rain are established in the market's official terms and verified at settlement. Traders should review the complete resolution rules on Kalshi before trading to understand exactly how the outcome will be adjudicated and which official weather records will be used to settle the contract.
Several factors could shift odds for rain in Houston in June 2026. Major atmospheric patterns such as the development of La Niña or El Niño conditions influence seasonal precipitation across the Gulf Coast. Real-time weather forecasts issued closer to June will provide increasingly precise rainfall predictions. Historical drought or flood cycles, tropical storm activity, and upper-level wind patterns all affect June precipitation likelihood. Climate model updates and seasonal outlooks from meteorological agencies may trigger trader repositioning. Additionally, any significant shifts in sea surface temperatures or jet stream behavior in the months leading up to June could materially alter market pricing.