Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via Polymarket Legal UK) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
100% | 0% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Trade this market → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
100% | 0% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | Trade this market → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | Trade this market → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | Trade this market → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | Trade this market → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| 92-93°F | 100% |
| 77°F or below | 0% |
| 78-79°F | 0% |
| 80-81°F | 0% |
| 82-83°F | 0% |
| 84-85°F | 0% |
| 86-87°F | 0% |
| 88-89°F | 0% |
| 90-91°F | 0% |
| 94-95°F | 0% |
| 96°F or higher | 0% |
Market context
On 13 July 2026, the highest temperature recorded at Dallas Love Field Station will fall within one of several defined ranges. The National Weather Service maintains this official station as the primary observation point for the Dallas metropolitan area, and Wunderground's historical database aggregates these readings for public access. The settlement mechanism relies on a single data point: the peak temperature in Fahrenheit on that calendar day, with no averaging or adjustment applied.
Dallas July temperatures have historically clustered between 92 and 98 °F, though extremes have reached 103 °F in documented years. The 0% crowd probability reflects either extreme confidence in a specific temperature band or insufficient liquidity across all outcome ranges. Comparable weather markets on this platform show that summer temperature predictions in Texas often see late-stage volatility as the settlement date approaches, particularly when upper-atmosphere patterns shift in the preceding week. Historical precedent suggests that markets settling on single-day temperature events in this region tend to resolve toward the 94–97 °F range during mid-July, though this carries no predictive guarantee.
Traders should monitor the National Weather Service Dallas/Fort Worth office forecasts from 10 July onwards, when medium-range models stabilise. Upper-level ridge positioning and soil moisture anomalies—both tracked by NOAA's Climate Prediction Center—will influence whether the day trends toward seasonal norms or above-normal heat. The settlement window closes at 12:00 UTC on 13 July, allowing only morning observations to influence final resolution if Wunderground updates are delayed.
Methodology
This overview of Highest temperature in Dallas on July 13? reviews the four comparable platforms from a regulatory perspective: which is accessible in your jurisdiction, where KYC kicks in, how the platform is classified by your country of residence. Live probability is the Polymarket mid; comparison columns show regulatory status, KYC thresholds and settlement options for each platform.
Resolution & payout
On Polymarket, resolution runs on-chain via UMA Optimistic Oracle. USDC payout is instant and automatic, with no KYC. Tax treatment depends on your jurisdiction — in the US, gains are usually ordinary income; in the UK, often capital gains. Consult a tax professional for your situation.
FAQ
- Is Polymarket legal in my country?
- Polymarket is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. Actual usage via the Polymarket interface is not possible there. The legal status itself varies — many countries treat prediction markets as a gray area. Polymarket Legal UK has a different geo footprint.
- Can I trade anonymously?
- Pseudonymously, yes — up to the KYC threshold. Polymarket Legal UK stores an email address and wallet addresses rather than a legal name. Over $1,500 lifetime volume triggers KYC, after which identity is no longer anonymous.
- What happens during a tax audit?
- You're responsible for documenting your trades. Polymarket Legal UK exports a full transaction history (CSV/PDF) for tax reporting. In an audit you'll need to present these documents.
- Are prediction markets gambling?
- Legally unclear in most jurisdictions. Some interpretations classify them as wagering (gambling regulation applies), others as derivatives (financial regulation applies). There's no global precedent specifically for on-chain prediction markets.
- Is there a withdrawal cap?
- No platform-side cap. You can withdraw any amount provided KYC is complete. SEPA bank withdrawals over €15,000 trigger additional anti-money-laundering checks (statutory obligation for all platforms).
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