Home / Prediction Markets / Science / Miami Low Temp July 6: 80-81°F Leads at 46% Miami Low Temp July 6: 80-81°F Leads at 46% ☆ Watch Paper Trade View on Polymarket → Share SR Sofia Renard Climate & Science Analyst Embed NEW Embed this market Full Compact Copy Published July 6, 2026 6 min read Lines Verdict YES at 86% implied probability MARGINAL EDGE TO THE LEADING BRACKET: The 80-81°F range aligns with Miami's July climatological baseline, but at 45.5% across a wide bracket field, this is a fragile lead. Market probability: 45.5%. 86% Market Probability 1h +8.0% 24h +58.0% Trend Moderate (55/100) Volume $16.0K $8.3K in 24h Liquidity $28.3K Moderate depth Time Left 4 hours Resolves Jul 6 16K Vol. Jul 6, 2026 1H 6H 1D 1W 1M ALL Select lines to display 78-79°F $2K Vol. 86% Buy Yes 85.5¢ Buy No 14.5¢ 76-77°F $300 Vol. 12% Buy Yes 11.9¢ Buy No 88.2¢ 74-75°F $650 Vol. 5% Buy Yes 5.3¢ Buy No 94.7¢ 72-73°F $691 Vol. 1% Buy Yes 0.6¢ Buy No 99.5¢ 70-71°F $375 Vol. 0% Buy Yes 0.5¢ Buy No 99.6¢ 68-69°F $498 Vol. 0% Buy Yes 0.2¢ Buy No 99.9¢ Miami’s overnight low temperature for July 6 is a genuine toss-up. The 80-81°F bracket leads at 45.5% implied probability, but that leaves more than half the market betting on a different outcome. Here’s what the measurements are telling us: South Florida’s summer lows cluster tightly, and a single degree of deviation from the mean can swing this contract entirely. This market asks: what will the lowest temperature recorded in Miami be on July 6, 2026? The 80-81°F bracket trades at $0.46 YES and $0.55 NO, with resolution set for July 6 at 12:00 PM ET. Total volume stands at $4,581, all placed within the last 24 hours. How the 80-81°F Contract Works YES pays out if Miami’s official overnight low on July 6 falls between 80°F and 81°F inclusive. The resolution source is market-designated, meaning the final reading from the official weather station serving Miami determines the outcome. NO pays if the low lands anywhere outside that two-degree window, including the next nearest brackets: 78-79°F or 82-83°F. YES ($0.46): Miami’s July 6 low registers 80°F or 81°F.NO ($0.55): Miami’s low falls below 80°F or above 81°F on July 6. The NO side covers a wide range of outcomes. Miami’s July lows have historically ranged from the upper 70s to the low 80s, meaning the 78-79°F and 82-83°F brackets are genuine competitors. A persistent onshore flow, elevated humidity, or an approaching disturbance could push the low above 81°F. A brief inland drainage pattern or a slightly drier air mass could pull it below 80°F. Neither scenario requires unusual weather. Sponsored Partner Momentum and Market Signals Momentum is effectively flat. The 1-hour price change is 0.0%, and the trend score sits at 52.96, essentially neutral. The market moved up roughly 6% on July 4, likely as traders priced in the July 6 resolution date becoming imminent and consulted short-range forecast models. Since then, the price has held steady near $0.46. Total volume is $4,581, with all of it arriving in the last 24 hours. Liquidity is $17,049, which is meaningful for a single-day weather contract. Volume is well below the $1 million threshold, so thin trading conditions apply. A single large bet could reprice this contract sharply before the July 6 morning close. The 1-hour and 24-hour signals are both flat, confirming no new weather data has strongly shifted trader conviction since the July 4 move.The trend score of 52.96 is nearly dead center, reflecting genuine uncertainty across the bracket range.Liquidity at $17,049 is solid relative to volume, suggesting the order book can absorb moderate new positions without dramatic slippage.The 45.5% YES probability means traders see the 80-81°F bracket as the single most likely outcome, but not a majority outcome when all brackets are considered.Volume below $1 million means this price is fragile. A short-range model update or a decisive surface analysis could move the market before resolution. Lines Analysis: Miami’s July Baseline and the Two-Degree Problem Miami’s July overnight lows are historically among the most stable of any U.S. city. The city sits at the edge of the subtropics, surrounded by warm water on three sides, and the urban heat island effect keeps lows elevated. July averages for overnight lows in Miami run in the low 80s, which places the 80-81°F bracket squarely in the climatological center. That is why it leads. The NO side becomes real under two distinct scenarios. First, a tropical disturbance or active convective pattern drawing in slightly cooler air aloft can suppress the surface low and push readings into the 82-83°F or higher bracket. Second, a brief dip in moisture or a weak cold front remnant, however rare in July, can pull the low below 80°F into the 78-79°F bracket. The data doesn’t care about the politics of which scenario traders prefer. Both are physically plausible over a 24-hour window. The National Weather Service Miami forecast for July 6 is the single most important signal. Any update showing lows above 82°F would pressure YES sharply.Surface dewpoint readings at Miami International Airport are a leading indicator. Dewpoints above 75°F favor lows staying at or above 80°F.Tropical weather activity in the Caribbean or Gulf of Mexico could enhance overnight cloud cover, trapping heat and pushing lows higher than forecast.A 00Z or 06Z radiosonde launch from Miami showing drier mid-level air could signal lower overnight lows, benefiting the 78-79°F bracket at YES’s expense. Total volume of $4,581 reflects a young market with a tight resolution window. The data currently favors the 80-81°F bracket as the modal outcome, but modal does not mean probable in absolute terms. The market is pricing uncertainty, not science, and the full bracket distribution means any single outcome carries less than majority odds. LINES VERDICT MARGINAL EDGE TO THE LEADING BRACKET The 80-81°F bracket holds the strongest single-bracket position, grounded in Miami’s July climatological baseline. But at 45.5%, this contract prices a coin-flip outcome against a wide field of alternatives, and thin volume means the price can move fast on any forecast update before the July 6 morning close. What the market says: At 45.5% implied probability, traders see the 80-81°F range as the most likely single outcome but not a lock. With resolution less than 24 hours away, any National Weather Service forecast revision for the Miami overnight low is the most important catalyst left. Key unknown: The NWS Miami evening forecast package for July 5-6, specifically the projected overnight low for Miami International Airport, is the single data point most likely to reprice this contract before it closes. Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat does 45.5% probability mean for this market?Traders estimate a 45.5% chance Miami's July 6 low falls in the 80-81°F range. That makes it the most likely single bracket, but more than half the market expects a different outcome.How does the NO contract pay out?NO pays if Miami's official July 6 low lands anywhere outside 80-81°F, including the 78-79°F, 82-83°F, or any other listed bracket.What data could move this market before resolution?A National Weather Service Miami forecast update showing overnight lows above 82°F or below 80°F would be the most direct catalyst to reprice this contract.When does this market resolve?Resolution is set for July 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET, based on the official overnight low recorded in Miami.Is the $4,581 volume enough to trust this price?Volume is thin. Below $1 million, a single large trade can shift the price significantly. Treat the 45.5% figure as a directional signal, not a firm consensus.How is the Smart Money Index calculated?We aggregate the live positions of the top 50 Polymarket whales (ranked by 30-day tracked volume) into one composite reading per market. It refreshes every hour. The percentage shows how many of those whales hold YES versus NO; the net dollar position shows the cohort's directional exposure in dollars.What is a convergence signal?A convergence event fires when three or more tracked wallets buy the same outcome on the same market within a four-hour window. We surface these in the activity feed and the VIP digest.Is Lines a market operator?No. Lines is an editorial and data product. We do not operate prediction markets, custody funds, or accept trades. All trade flows deep-link to Polymarket via our affiliate code. Probabilities shown are market-implied and not predictions or recommendations. What Could Shift These Probabilities? Climatology Holds Miami's urban heat island and persistent onshore flow keep the July 6 overnight low squarely in the 80-81°F range. Elevated dewpoints and warm Atlantic sea surface temperatures prevent any drop below 80°F. The leading bracket resolves YES without drama, rewarding the modal probability at $0.46. Forecast Shifts Above or Below the Window A tropical disturbance enhancing overnight cloud cover and warm advection pushes Miami's low to 82°F or higher, sending YES to near zero. Alternatively, a brief intrusion of drier mid-level air pulls the low to 79°F or below. Either scenario collapses the YES price before the morning close. Adjacent Brackets Underperform The 78-79°F and 82-83°F competing brackets see their probabilities fade as the evening forecast package from NWS Miami confirms a tight range centered on 80-81°F. Late money flows to YES, pushing the price above $0.50 as the market converges on the climatological baseline. Overnight Convective Surprise An unexpected squall line or mesoscale convective system moves through the Miami metro after midnight, generating a brief temperature spike or localized cool downdraft that pushes the official recording station outside the 80-81°F window entirely. Low-volume markets like this cannot absorb the repricing shock gracefully. Key macro factor: Atlantic sea surface temperatures near Miami are running above the long-term July average in 2026, which biases overnight lows toward the upper end of the historical range and provides structural support for the 80-81°F bracket. Market Timeline Jul 5, 1:30 AM Market Created Jul 5, 1:30 AM Market Opened 12:00 PM Market Resolution Place paper trade No real money × Lowest temperature in Miami on July 6? Outcome 78-79°F · 86% 76-77°F · 12% 74-75°F · 5% 72-73°F · 1% 70-71°F · 0% 68-69°F · 0% 67°F or below · 0% 80-81°F · 0% 82-83°F · 0% 84-85°F · 0% 86°F or higher · 0% YES $0.86 NO $0.15 Stake (USD) $100 $500 $1,000 $5,000 Pick a market to see how many shares you would hold. 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