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NYC Lowest Temp June 10: Market Locks in Seventy

NYC Lowest Temp June 10: Market Locks in Seventy

SR Sofia Renard Climate & Science Analyst
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Lines Verdict
YES at 98% implied probability

NEAR-CERTAIN RESOLUTION: The 70-71°F band has absorbed nearly all market conviction as the overnight low approaches observed fact. Market probability: 95%.

98% Market Probability +67.1% 24h
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Volume
$29.6K
$27.1K in 24h
Liquidity
$52.9K
Moderate depth
Time Left
Ended
Resolves Jun 10
30K Vol. Ended

By the time most New Yorkers were checking the weather app this morning, the prediction market had already made up its mind. The lowest temperature in New York City on June 10 has priced at 95% probability for the 70-71°F band. That is not a market weighing options. That is a market that found the answer and stopped arguing.

The contract asks a precise question: what is the lowest temperature recorded in New York City on June 10, 2026? The 70-71°F outcome currently prices at $0.95 YES and $0.05 NO. The market resolves at noon Eastern on June 10. Total volume across the contract sits at $15,924, with $14,333 of that traded in the last 24 hours.

How the June 10 Lowest Temperature Contract Works

This contract resolves to YES if the official lowest temperature recorded in New York City on June 10, 2026, falls within the 70-71°F range. The resolution source is market resolution, meaning the final reading determines the payout. Every other temperature band is a competing outcome.

  • 70-71°F (YES $0.95 / NO $0.05): The dominant outcome at 95% implied probability.
  • 68-69°F: The nearest competing band, requiring a reading two degrees cooler.
  • 72-73°F: The nearest warmer alternative, requiring overnight conditions to run warmer than current forecasts suggest.
  • 78°F or higher / 59°F or below: Extreme outlier bands that the market has effectively dismissed.

For the 70-71°F outcome to miss, overnight temperatures in New York City would need to deviate from the current forecast corridor. A stronger marine push from the Atlantic or an unexpected frontal passage could drag the low into the 68-69°F band. A stalling high-pressure ridge holding warmer overnight air could push the reading into 72-73°F. Neither scenario is impossible before noon. Both are priced as low-probability events right now.

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Price Movement and Conviction Signal

The momentum here is unmistakable. The 70-71°F outcome has moved +53% in the last hour and +68% over 24 hours, with a trend score of 87.95. That kind of acceleration does not happen without a specific catalyst. The most likely driver is the overnight temperature reading itself becoming clearer as June 10 progresses and the observational window narrows. When the measurement is already happening, uncertainty collapses fast.

Total volume of $15,924 is modest. $14,333 traded in the last 24 hours, which means most of the money entered this contract as the resolution window tightened. Liquidity sits at $55,885, which is deep relative to the volume. That means a single large trade could still move the price, but the order book would absorb most rational-sized positions without dramatic slippage.

  • The 1h and 24h price surge both point to the same driver: real-time temperature data narrowing the outcome range as the June 10 overnight low becomes observable fact.
  • Trader sentiment is 95% bullish on YES, with only 5% taking the NO side across any alternative band.
  • Volume below $1M means this market is thin. A concentrated trade of a few thousand dollars could still shift the displayed price, even at 95%.
  • The noon Eastern resolution time means the overnight low has almost certainly already been recorded before the market closes. The market is pricing a measurement that may already exist.
  • Related markets show no correlated climate shock: the 2026 hottest year ranking sits at 62%, and no anomalous heat or cold event is pricing as an imminent disruption to the Northeast.

Lines Analysis: What the Temperature Data Says

Here’s what the measurements are telling us. The 70-71°F band for an overnight low on June 10 in New York City is consistent with a warm, humid early summer pattern. New York City’s average low temperature in early June sits in the low-to-mid 60s historically, but warm air masses and urban heat island effects routinely push overnight minimums higher. A 70°F overnight low is above average but not extraordinary for current atmospheric patterns across the Northeast.

The data doesn’t care about the politics of weather prediction. What pushes the NO side into relevance is a measurable meteorological event: a cold front, an onshore flow anomaly, or a rapid pressure drop that cools the city faster than forecast. None of those conditions appear to be pricing into related markets or near-term forecast windows as of the June 10 resolution date. The competing bands, particularly 68-69°F and 72-73°F, are real possibilities in any single-day temperature reading, but the market has assigned them minimal probability based on available data.

  • Any National Weather Service update revising the June 10 overnight low forecast downward would pressure the 70-71°F outcome and lift the 68-69°F band.
  • An observed temperature already logged below 70°F for the June 10 minimum would immediately reprice this contract toward competing bands.
  • Sustained southwest flow and elevated dewpoints support the warmer end of the overnight range.
  • The narrow resolution window (market closes noon Eastern) means new information arriving before noon could still move price, but the window is closing fast.

The market is pricing uncertainty, not science, and right now there is very little uncertainty left to price. With $15,924 in total volume and a 95% implied probability, the data strongly favors the 70-71°F outcome. The remaining 5% reflects the irreducible unpredictability of a single-day temperature reading, not a credible competing scenario.

LINES VERDICT

NEAR-CERTAIN RESOLUTION

The 70-71°F band has absorbed nearly all market conviction because the overnight low on June 10 is already close to being observed fact. The momentum surge reflects collapsing uncertainty, not new speculation.

What the market says: At 95% implied probability, the market has concluded this outcome is settled. With a noon Eastern resolution and thin total volume of under $16,000, any late price movement would require an actual temperature reading outside the 70-71°F band to matter.

Key unknown: The single most important factor is the official observed overnight low for New York City on June 10. If that reading falls outside the 70-71°F corridor before the noon resolution, the entire price structure reprices instantly.

Scientific Context: Early June Temperature Patterns in New York City

New York City’s climatological overnight low in early June averages in the low-to-mid 60s based on long-term records. However, urban heat retention, warm sea surface temperatures along the Mid-Atlantic coast, and anomalously warm air masses in 2026 have pushed overnight minimums higher than historical averages in multiple recent events. A 70-71°F overnight low is elevated but sits within the observed range for warm June nights in the city. The market is not pricing a scientific anomaly. It is pricing a specific forecast that current atmospheric conditions support.

What would move price before resolution: A National Weather Service observation or automated station reading from Central Park or JFK Airport showing a June 10 minimum outside the 70-71°F band. That is the only data point that matters before noon.

Is the 95% probability meaningful on a thin-volume market?

At under $16,000 in total volume, the 95% reading reflects trader consensus but not deep institutional conviction. Thin markets can move sharply on a single trade or a single data point.

What pays out if the temperature lands at 69°F?

The 68-69°F outcome pays YES, and the 70-71°F outcome resolves NO. Each band is an independent contract. Only the band matching the official observed low pays out.

What data release would reprice this contract?

An official temperature observation from a New York City weather station showing the June 10 overnight minimum outside the 70-71°F range would immediately shift market prices across all competing bands.

When does this market resolve?

The resolution deadline is noon Eastern on June 10, 2026. Given that overnight lows are typically recorded in the early morning hours, the official minimum for June 10 is almost certainly already in the observational record by the time the market closes.

Is the liquidity figure reliable for position sizing?

Liquidity of $55,885 is deep relative to total volume of $15,924. Moderate-sized trades can enter or exit without significant price impact. At 95%, the remaining upside for YES holders is limited regardless of liquidity depth.

What Could Shift These Probabilities?

Overnight Low Confirmed in Band

The official New York City overnight minimum for June 10 logs between 70°F and 71°F at Central Park or JFK Airport. Automated station data confirms the reading before the noon resolution deadline. The 70-71°F outcome resolves YES and the contract pays out at near-full value given the 95% price.

Temperature Drops Below Seventy

A stronger-than-forecast onshore Atlantic flow or overnight pressure drop pushes the New York City minimum into the 68-69°F band. The official reading misses the 70-71°F corridor. The dominant outcome reprices sharply lower and the 68-69°F band captures the payout.

Warmer Band Gains Ground

Sustained southwest flow and elevated urban heat retention push the overnight minimum above 71°F into the 72-73°F band. The 70-71°F outcome misses on the warm side. The market would need to reprice all competing bands rapidly before the noon close, but thin volume means that shift could happen on minimal trading activity.

Station Data Conflict Before Resolution

Different official New York City weather stations log readings on either side of the 70°F threshold due to microclimate variation or instrument timing. Resolution source ambiguity introduces a brief window of repricing uncertainty. Markets with a single official resolution source typically resolve cleanly, but any delay or data discrepancy before noon could briefly compress the YES price.

Key macro factor: No active El Nino or La Nina signal is driving anomalous early June temperatures in the Northeast; current warmth reflects regional high-pressure persistence rather than a large-scale climate pattern shift.

Market Timeline

Jun 9, 1:30 AM
Market Created
Jun 9, 1:34 AM
Event Start
Jun 9, 1:45 AM
Market Opened
12:00 PM
Market Resolution

Probabilities shown are market-implied and not predictions or recommendations. This content is for informational purposes only.