Trader consensus on Polymarket tilts toward 86-89°F highs in Atlanta on May 17, driven by the National Weather Service's latest guidance showing a high near 87-88°F under a strengthening upper-level ridge promoting subsidence and mostly sunny skies for peak solar heating. This warming trend follows milder mid-week highs in the upper 70s to low 80s, as high pressure builds across the Southeast, suppressing widespread clouds despite a slight 20% chance of isolated afternoon thunderstorms that could cap temperatures. Forecast models like GFS and ECMWF align on mid-to-upper 80s, exceeding the climatological May average of about 82°F, but diverge slightly on boundary layer mixing and any convective timing—key factors differentiating the closely matched 86-87°F (36%) and 88-89°F (29.5%) outcomes. Watch for updated model runs and Saturday soundings ahead of Sunday's 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 Atlanta on May 17?
Highest temperature in Atlanta on May 17?
86-87°F 36%
88-89°F 31%
90-91°F 14%
84-85°F 13%
NEW
NEW
May 17, 2026
79°F or below
<1%
80-81°F
1%
82-83°F
2%
84-85°F
13%
86-87°F
36%
88-89°F
31%
90-91°F
14%
92-93°F
2%
94-95°F
1%
96-97°F
1%
98°F or higher
<1%
86-87°F 36%
88-89°F 31%
90-91°F 14%
84-85°F 13%
NEW
NEW
May 17, 2026
79°F or below
$1,559 Vol.
<1%
80-81°F
$45 Vol.
1%
82-83°F
$29 Vol.
2%
84-85°F
$124 Vol.
13%
86-87°F
$180 Vol.
36%
88-89°F
$474 Vol.
31%
90-91°F
$319 Vol.
14%
92-93°F
$414 Vol.
2%
94-95°F
$191 Vol.
1%
96-97°F
$51 Vol.
1%
98°F or higher
$594 Vol.
<1%
This market will resolve to the temperature range that contains the highest temperature recorded at the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport Station in degrees Fahrenheit on 17 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 Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport Station once information is finalized, available here: https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/us/ga/atlanta/KATL.
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.Trader consensus on Polymarket tilts toward 86-89°F highs in Atlanta on May 17, driven by the National Weather Service's latest guidance showing a high near 87-88°F under a strengthening upper-level ridge promoting subsidence and mostly sunny skies for peak solar heating. This warming trend follows milder mid-week highs in the upper 70s to low 80s, as high pressure builds across the Southeast, suppressing widespread clouds despite a slight 20% chance of isolated afternoon thunderstorms that could cap temperatures. Forecast models like GFS and ECMWF align on mid-to-upper 80s, exceeding the climatological May average of about 82°F, but diverge slightly on boundary layer mixing and any convective timing—key factors differentiating the closely matched 86-87°F (36%) and 88-89°F (29.5%) outcomes. Watch for updated model runs and Saturday soundings ahead of Sunday's resolution.
This market will resolve to the temperature range that contains the highest temperature recorded at the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport Station in degrees Fahrenheit on 17 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 Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport Station once information is finalized, available here: https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/us/ga/atlanta/KATL.
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 Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport Station once information is finalized, available here: https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/us/ga/atlanta/KATL.
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 15, 2026, 12:04 AM ET
Volume
$3,978End Date
May 17, 2026Market Opened
May 15, 2026, 12:04 AM ETResolution Source
https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/us/ga/atlanta/KATLThis market will resolve to the temperature range that contains the highest temperature recorded at the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport Station in degrees Fahrenheit on 17 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 Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport Station once information is finalized, available here: https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/us/ga/atlanta/KATL.
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.Trader consensus on Polymarket tilts toward 86-89°F highs in Atlanta on May 17, driven by the National Weather Service's latest guidance showing a high near 87-88°F under a strengthening upper-level ridge promoting subsidence and mostly sunny skies for peak solar heating. This warming trend follows milder mid-week highs in the upper 70s to low 80s, as high pressure builds across the Southeast, suppressing widespread clouds despite a slight 20% chance of isolated afternoon thunderstorms that could cap temperatures. Forecast models like GFS and ECMWF align on mid-to-upper 80s, exceeding the climatological May average of about 82°F, but diverge slightly on boundary layer mixing and any convective timing—key factors differentiating the closely matched 86-87°F (36%) and 88-89°F (29.5%) outcomes. Watch for updated model runs and Saturday soundings ahead of Sunday's resolution.
This market will resolve to the temperature range that contains the highest temperature recorded at the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport Station in degrees Fahrenheit on 17 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 Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport Station once information is finalized, available here: https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/us/ga/atlanta/KATL.
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 Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport Station once information is finalized, available here: https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/us/ga/atlanta/KATL.
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
$3,978End Date
May 17, 2026Market Opened
May 15, 2026, 12:04 AM ETResolution Source
https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/us/ga/atlanta/KATLTrader consensus on Polymarket tilts toward 86-89°F highs in Atlanta on May 17, driven by the National Weather Service's latest guidance showing a high near 87-88°F under a strengthening upper-level ridge promoting subsidence and mostly sunny skies for peak solar heating. This warming trend follows milder mid-week highs in the upper 70s to low 80s, as high pressure builds across the Southeast, suppressing widespread clouds despite a slight 20% chance of isolated afternoon thunderstorms that could cap temperatures. Forecast models like GFS and ECMWF align on mid-to-upper 80s, exceeding the climatological May average of about 82°F, but diverge slightly on boundary layer mixing and any convective timing—key factors differentiating the closely matched 86-87°F (36%) and 88-89°F (29.5%) outcomes. Watch for updated model runs and Saturday soundings ahead of Sunday's 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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