Official National Weather Service observations from Los Angeles International Airport confirm the highest temperature on May 8 reached 69°F at 1:53 PM PDT, solidifying trader consensus at 100% for the 68-69°F outcome and resolving the market accordingly. This peak aligned precisely with May climatological normals of 69°F, driven by persistent marine layer stratus clouds—common in Southern California's "May Gray" pattern—fueled by cool Pacific sea surface temperatures around 60°F and steady onshore winds of 5-10 mph that trapped low-level moisture and prevented significant daytime heating. Forecast model ensembles from NOAA's Global Forecast System anticipated this scenario days prior, with minimal divergence. Realistic challenges would require a rare data revision from equipment malfunction or quality control audit, though preliminary reports match archived records.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedHighest temperature in Los Angeles on May 8?
Highest temperature in Los Angeles on May 8?
68-69°F 100.0%
53°F or below <1%
54-55°F <1%
56-57°F <1%
$66,274 Vol.
$66,274 Vol.
May 8, 2026
53°F or below
No
54-55°F
No
56-57°F
No
58-59°F
No
60-61°F
No
62-63°F
No
64-65°F
No
66-67°F
No
68-69°F
Yes
70-71°F
No
72°F or higher
No
68-69°F 100.0%
53°F or below <1%
54-55°F <1%
56-57°F <1%
$66,274 Vol.
$66,274 Vol.
May 8, 2026
53°F or below
$6,378 Vol.
No
54-55°F
$3,301 Vol.
No
56-57°F
$1,759 Vol.
No
58-59°F
$2,063 Vol.
No
60-61°F
$3,271 Vol.
No
62-63°F
$3,660 Vol.
No
64-65°F
$5,518 Vol.
No
66-67°F
$16,734 Vol.
No
68-69°F
$7,802 Vol.
Yes
70-71°F
$7,341 Vol.
No
72°F or higher
$8,448 Vol.
No
This market will resolve to the temperature range that contains the highest temperature recorded at the Los Angeles International Airport Station in degrees Fahrenheit on 8 May '26.
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 Los Angeles International Airport Station once information is finalized, available here: https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/us/ca/los-angeles/KLAX.
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.Official National Weather Service observations from Los Angeles International Airport confirm the highest temperature on May 8 reached 69°F at 1:53 PM PDT, solidifying trader consensus at 100% for the 68-69°F outcome and resolving the market accordingly. This peak aligned precisely with May climatological normals of 69°F, driven by persistent marine layer stratus clouds—common in Southern California's "May Gray" pattern—fueled by cool Pacific sea surface temperatures around 60°F and steady onshore winds of 5-10 mph that trapped low-level moisture and prevented significant daytime heating. Forecast model ensembles from NOAA's Global Forecast System anticipated this scenario days prior, with minimal divergence. Realistic challenges would require a rare data revision from equipment malfunction or quality control audit, though preliminary reports match archived records.
This market will resolve to the temperature range that contains the highest temperature recorded at the Los Angeles International Airport Station in degrees Fahrenheit on 8 May '26.
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 Los Angeles International Airport Station once information is finalized, available here: https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/us/ca/los-angeles/KLAX.
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.
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 Los Angeles International Airport Station once information is finalized, available here: https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/us/ca/los-angeles/KLAX.
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.
Market Opened: May 6, 2026, 12:11 AM ET
Volume
$66,274End Date
May 8, 2026Market Opened
May 6, 2026, 12:11 AM ETResolution Source
https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/us/ca/los-angeles/KLAXResolver
0x69c47De9D...Outcome proposed: No
No dispute
Final outcome: No
This market will resolve to the temperature range that contains the highest temperature recorded at the Los Angeles International Airport Station in degrees Fahrenheit on 8 May '26.
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 Los Angeles International Airport Station once information is finalized, available here: https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/us/ca/los-angeles/KLAX.
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.Official National Weather Service observations from Los Angeles International Airport confirm the highest temperature on May 8 reached 69°F at 1:53 PM PDT, solidifying trader consensus at 100% for the 68-69°F outcome and resolving the market accordingly. This peak aligned precisely with May climatological normals of 69°F, driven by persistent marine layer stratus clouds—common in Southern California's "May Gray" pattern—fueled by cool Pacific sea surface temperatures around 60°F and steady onshore winds of 5-10 mph that trapped low-level moisture and prevented significant daytime heating. Forecast model ensembles from NOAA's Global Forecast System anticipated this scenario days prior, with minimal divergence. Realistic challenges would require a rare data revision from equipment malfunction or quality control audit, though preliminary reports match archived records.
This market will resolve to the temperature range that contains the highest temperature recorded at the Los Angeles International Airport Station in degrees Fahrenheit on 8 May '26.
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 Los Angeles International Airport Station once information is finalized, available here: https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/us/ca/los-angeles/KLAX.
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.
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 Los Angeles International Airport Station once information is finalized, available here: https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/us/ca/los-angeles/KLAX.
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.
Volume
$66,274End Date
May 8, 2026Market Opened
May 6, 2026, 12:11 AM ETResolution Source
https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/us/ca/los-angeles/KLAXResolver
0x69c47De9D...Outcome proposed: No
No dispute
Final outcome: No
Official National Weather Service observations from Los Angeles International Airport confirm the highest temperature on May 8 reached 69°F at 1:53 PM PDT, solidifying trader consensus at 100% for the 68-69°F outcome and resolving the market accordingly. This peak aligned precisely with May climatological normals of 69°F, driven by persistent marine layer stratus clouds—common in Southern California's "May Gray" pattern—fueled by cool Pacific sea surface temperatures around 60°F and steady onshore winds of 5-10 mph that trapped low-level moisture and prevented significant daytime heating. Forecast model ensembles from NOAA's Global Forecast System anticipated this scenario days prior, with minimal divergence. Realistic challenges would require a rare data revision from equipment malfunction or quality control audit, though preliminary reports match archived records.
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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