Tight race in trader consensus around 78-81°F for Austin's May 8 high temperature stems from National Weather Service forecasts projecting a rebound to near 81°F after Thursday's cooler 73°F amid scattered thunderstorms, but with 30% odds of spotty showers Friday potentially capping peaks lower. Differentiating factors include cloud cover extent and precipitation timing during afternoon peak heating—persistent low-level clouds from lingering post-frontal moisture could limit insolation for 78-79°F outcomes, while quicker clearing under returning southerly winds favors 80-81°F. Ensemble models like GFS and ECMWF show spread due to uncertain disturbance evolution, with morning lows near 64°F and climatological May averages near 88°F providing baseline warmth. Watch 12z model runs and NWS updates Thursday for refinements ahead of resolution.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedHighest temperature in Austin on May 8?
Highest temperature in Austin on May 8?
80-81°F 27%
76-77°F 26%
78-79°F 24%
82-83°F 8%
71°F or below
1%
72-73°F
3%
74-75°F
5%
76-77°F
26%
78-79°F
24%
80-81°F
27%
82-83°F
8%
84-85°F
1%
86-87°F
1%
88-89°F
1%
90°F or higher
1%
80-81°F 27%
76-77°F 26%
78-79°F 24%
82-83°F 8%
71°F or below
1%
72-73°F
3%
74-75°F
5%
76-77°F
26%
78-79°F
24%
80-81°F
27%
82-83°F
8%
84-85°F
1%
86-87°F
1%
88-89°F
1%
90°F or higher
1%
The resolution source for this market will be information from Wunderground, specifically the highest temperature recorded for all times on this day by the Forecast for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Station once information is finalized, available here: https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/us/tx/austin/KAUS.
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Any revisions to temperatures recorded after data is finalized for this market's timeframe will not be considered for this market's resolution.
Market Opened: May 6, 2026, 12:52 AM ET
Resolution Source
https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/us/tx/austin/KAUSResolver
0x69c47De9D...The resolution source for this market will be information from Wunderground, specifically the highest temperature recorded for all times on this day by the Forecast for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Station once information is finalized, available here: https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/us/tx/austin/KAUS.
To toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius, click the gear icon next to the search bar and switch the Temperature setting between °F and °C.
This market can not resolve to "Yes" until all data for this date has been finalized.
The resolution source for this market measures temperatures to whole degrees Fahrenheit (eg, 21°F). Thus, this is the level of precision that will be used when resolving the market.
Any revisions to temperatures recorded after data is finalized for this market's timeframe will not be considered for this market's resolution.
Resolution Source
https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/us/tx/austin/KAUSResolver
0x69c47De9D...Tight race in trader consensus around 78-81°F for Austin's May 8 high temperature stems from National Weather Service forecasts projecting a rebound to near 81°F after Thursday's cooler 73°F amid scattered thunderstorms, but with 30% odds of spotty showers Friday potentially capping peaks lower. Differentiating factors include cloud cover extent and precipitation timing during afternoon peak heating—persistent low-level clouds from lingering post-frontal moisture could limit insolation for 78-79°F outcomes, while quicker clearing under returning southerly winds favors 80-81°F. Ensemble models like GFS and ECMWF show spread due to uncertain disturbance evolution, with morning lows near 64°F and climatological May averages near 88°F providing baseline warmth. Watch 12z model runs and NWS updates Thursday for refinements ahead of resolution.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated
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