Jacksonville Daily Temperature High — contract UHJAX_072526_96
💡 What the odds say
The market puts this at about a 98% chance — almost certain.
No money — just record your call and see if you were right. Yes is at 98% right now.
The market is pricing near-certainty that Jacksonville hit 96°F on July 25, driven by a July 24 forecast of extreme heat, but the actual outcome hinges on whether storms predicted for the same weekend cooled the area.
What's driving it
- • The July 24 forecast of 'extreme heat' for the weekend directly supports a high temperature on July 25 (FL Times-Union, Jul 24).
- • Earlier headlines about record highs in March and February show Jacksonville can reach extreme temperatures, but the immediate forecast is the key driver (Jacksonville Journal-Courier, Mar 27; Daytona Beach News-Journal, Mar 9).
The case for YES
- • The July 24 forecast explicitly warns of extreme heat, making a high of 96°F or above likely on July 25.
- • July is climatologically the hottest month in Jacksonville, so a 96°F reading is well within the realm of possibility.
- • The market's 98% odds reflect strong confidence in the forecast and the seasonal pattern.
The case for NO
- • The same July 24 forecast also mentions storms, which could bring cloud cover and rain, potentially capping the high temperature below 96°F.
- • The 98% odds may be overconfident if the forecast uncertainty is higher than implied, especially with convective activity possible.
- • Historical data shows that even on hot days, reaching exactly 96°F is not guaranteed; a slight miss is possible.
What to watch
- • Official release of the July 25 temperature reading from Jacksonville's weather station, which will resolve the contract (likely confirming Yes if the forecast held).
- • Any post-event analysis or correction from the National Weather Service could adjust the official high if initial reports differ.
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Yes ≈ 26% chance