TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$107,351,958
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2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,416,970,024
400,720
Markets across
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PLATFORM COVERAGE:
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Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Aug 31, 11:59 PM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks whether monthly rainfall in Central Park, New York City, will exceed various thresholds during August 2026. The outcome depends on measuring the total precipitation over the month against predefined inch benchmarks. Higher thresholds represent more extreme rainfall conditions.
The event evaluates multiple precipitation thresholds for August 2026 rainfall in Central Park, New York City. All markets resolve based on whether the total monthly precipitation strictly exceeds specific inch amounts (1, 2, 3, or 4 inches). The resolving authority will obtain official NOAA/NWS data for Central Park's recorded precipitation from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2026, and compare it against each threshold. If the measured rainfall meets or exceeds a given threshold, the corresponding 'Yes' outcome settles; otherwise, the 'No' outcome settles. All outcomes share the same data source and verification process, with discrepancies resolved through official meteorological records.
Currently, this market’s implied probability differs from many analyst forecasts, which often weigh historical climate patterns and seasonal trends. Analysts may predict varying chances of August rainfall based on long-term averages, while traders incorporate fresh data such as early-season weather models and atmospheric conditions. Comparing the two can reveal whether market participants are more bullish or bearish on rain than traditional forecasts, highlighting potential shifts in public sentiment or new information influencing expectations.
This market resolves around Sep 1, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The result is determined by whether measurable rain occurs in New York City during the specified August period, based on widely accepted meteorological data.
Several signals could influence this market before Sep 1, 2026. Updates from meteorological agencies, early-season storm forecasts, and anomalies in ocean temperature patterns may shift trader sentiment. Major weather events in preceding months, such as unusually wet or dry conditions in neighboring regions, can also affect expectations. As August approaches, real-time data from weather satellites and regional climate reports will likely cause more frequent price swings, especially if models begin to converge on a higher or lower rain probability for NYC.