National Weather Service forecasts and model consensus point to Houston's highest temperature on May 1 reaching only around 70°F, suppressed by an incoming cold front ushering cloudy skies, northeast winds, and chances of showers or thunderstorms—well below the 83°F climatological normal for the date at Bush Intercontinental Airport. Recent discussions from the NWS Houston/Galveston office highlight persistent overcast conditions and cool air advection through the weekend, driving trader consensus to a 71% implied probability for 71°F or below, with 20% on 72-73°F reflecting minor model spread or clearing potential. New observational data and forecast updates expected Thursday could refine these odds amid inherent short-term uncertainty in frontal timing and precipitation coverage.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedHighest temperature in Houston on May 1?
Highest temperature in Houston on May 1?
71°F or below 70.7%
72-73°F 22.4%
74-75°F 4.8%
76-77°F <1%
$27,376 Vol.
$27,376 Vol.
71°F or below
71%
72-73°F
22%
74-75°F
5%
76-77°F
1%
78-79°F
<1%
80-81°F
<1%
82-83°F
<1%
84-85°F
<1%
86-87°F
<1%
88-89°F
<1%
90°F or higher
<1%
71°F or below 70.7%
72-73°F 22.4%
74-75°F 4.8%
76-77°F <1%
$27,376 Vol.
$27,376 Vol.
71°F or below
71%
72-73°F
22%
74-75°F
5%
76-77°F
1%
78-79°F
<1%
80-81°F
<1%
82-83°F
<1%
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 William P. Hobby Airport Station once information is finalized, available here: https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/us/tx/houston/KHOU.
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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.
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Resolution Source
https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/us/tx/houston/KHOUResolver
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 William P. Hobby Airport Station once information is finalized, available here: https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/us/tx/houston/KHOU.
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/houston/KHOUResolver
0x69c47De9D...National Weather Service forecasts and model consensus point to Houston's highest temperature on May 1 reaching only around 70°F, suppressed by an incoming cold front ushering cloudy skies, northeast winds, and chances of showers or thunderstorms—well below the 83°F climatological normal for the date at Bush Intercontinental Airport. Recent discussions from the NWS Houston/Galveston office highlight persistent overcast conditions and cool air advection through the weekend, driving trader consensus to a 71% implied probability for 71°F or below, with 20% on 72-73°F reflecting minor model spread or clearing potential. New observational data and forecast updates expected Thursday could refine these odds amid inherent short-term uncertainty in frontal timing and precipitation coverage.
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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