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Highest temperature in NYC on Mar 9, 2026?

📊 $276K traded 🏦 Source: Kalshi
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$276K
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187,409
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All Outcomes (6)
Outcome Probability Yes Bid Yes Ask 24h Change Volume
71° or above 99%
99¢ 100¢ $73K Trade →
67° to 68° 1%
$59K Trade →
69° to 70° 1%
$56K Trade →
65° to 66° 1%
$37K Trade →
62° or below 1%
$32K Trade →
63° to 64° 1%
$19K Trade →

About This Market

This prediction market asks which discrete temperature outcome will represent the highest observed temperature in New York City on March 9, 2026; it matters because it aggregates public expectations about a specific weather outcome and can be useful for planning weather-sensitive activities and hedging weather risk.

March is a transitional month in New York, so temperatures can swing widely depending on the position of large-scale weather systems, recent cold snaps, or early warm fronts. Historical variability for early March reflects influences from the North Atlantic, the jet stream, and local factors like snow cover and urban effects, all of which can push the day toward an unusually warm or cool high. The market uses discrete outcome bins (six outcomes) to represent possible highest-temperature ranges for that calendar date.

Market odds reflect collective expectations about which temperature bin will be the observed maximum on that date; interpret prices as relative market sentiment rather than fixed forecasts, and consult the contract rules for exact settlement definitions and the designated reporting station.

Key Factors

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly does the market mean by 'Highest temperature in NYC on Mar 9, 2026'?

It refers to the maximum air temperature recorded for the specified calendar date at the official reporting location designated in the contract; consult the contract for whether the measurement uses a specific station and the exact measurement standard (e.g., 2-meter air temperature).

Which weather station or data source will be used to settle this contract?

Settlement will follow the data source and station specified in the market's official rules; check the event contract on the platform for the designated reporting station (the platform typically references an official observing network such as the National Weather Service or another authoritative source).

What time window counts as March 9 for the purpose of determining the highest temperature?

The market uses the calendar date definition specified in the contract (usually local time midnight-to-midnight for the designated station); verify the contract text for the applicable time zone and exact start/end times.

How are ties or ambiguous observations handled if multiple stations report the same maximum?

The contract should define tie-breaking or dispute-resolution procedures; common approaches include relying solely on the designated station's official observation record or following the platform's published settlement and dispute rules.

How can historical March 9 temperature records for NYC inform interpretation of this market?

Historical records show the range of past highs and typical variability for early March, which helps contextualize how unusual a given outcome would be; use long-term station climatology and recent trends as background but remember that each year’s synoptic conditions determine the actual result.

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