**Recent National Weather Service guidance and ensemble model runs show substantial uncertainty in Chicago’s overnight minimum on August 22, centered near the long-term average low of ~65 °F.** Variable cloud cover, light winds, and Lake Michigan’s moderating influence are the dominant factors keeping the tightest market-implied odds clustered in the 64–67 °F range. Nocturnal radiative cooling will determine the low: clear skies and calm winds allow stronger surface heat loss and deeper inversions, while increased clouds or a weak frontal boundary can limit cooling. Lake Michigan’s thermal inertia typically prevents the lowest readings from falling far below climatology when onshore flow develops, but light southwesterly or variable winds may reduce this effect. Ensemble spreads reflect these variables, with some solutions dipping into the upper 50s under optimal cooling and others holding near 70 °F if clouds or mixing persist. The slight edge to 66–67 °F in trader sentiment aligns with guidance favoring near-normal conditions without a strong cool-air advection signal, while the broad distribution across adjacent bins underscores the inherent forecast uncertainty this close to the event. Updated model runs and the evening NWS forecast discussion will be the next key inputs.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedLowest temperature in Chicago on August 22?
74°F or higher 48%
66-67°F 42%
64-65°F 34%
60-61°F 27%
55°F or below
1%
56-57°F
1%
58-59°F
26%
60-61°F
27%
62-63°F
27%
64-65°F
34%
66-67°F
42%
68-69°F
27%
70-71°F
27%
72-73°F
22%
74°F or higher
48%
74°F or higher 48%
66-67°F 42%
64-65°F 34%
60-61°F 27%
55°F or below
1%
56-57°F
1%
58-59°F
26%
60-61°F
27%
62-63°F
27%
64-65°F
34%
66-67°F
42%
68-69°F
27%
70-71°F
27%
72-73°F
22%
74°F or higher
48%
This market will resolve to the temperature range that contains the lowest temperature recorded at the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport Station in degrees Fahrenheit on 22 Aug '26.
The resolution source for this market will be information from Wunderground, specifically the lowest temperature recorded for all times on this day for the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport Station, available here: https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/us/il/chicago/KORD.
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 until the first data point for the following date has been published on the resolution source.
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.
Revisions to temperatures recorded within this market's timeframe will be considered until the first datapoint for the following date has been published, after which any alterations will not be considered.
Market Opened: Aug 20, 2026, 8:29 PM ET
Resolution Source
https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/us/il/chicago/KORDResolver
0x69c47De9D...This market will resolve to the temperature range that contains the lowest temperature recorded at the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport Station in degrees Fahrenheit on 22 Aug '26.
The resolution source for this market will be information from Wunderground, specifically the lowest temperature recorded for all times on this day for the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport Station, available here: https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/us/il/chicago/KORD.
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 until the first data point for the following date has been published on the resolution source.
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.
Revisions to temperatures recorded within this market's timeframe will be considered until the first datapoint for the following date has been published, after which any alterations will not be considered.
Resolution Source
https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/us/il/chicago/KORDResolver
0x69c47De9D...**Recent National Weather Service guidance and ensemble model runs show substantial uncertainty in Chicago’s overnight minimum on August 22, centered near the long-term average low of ~65 °F.** Variable cloud cover, light winds, and Lake Michigan’s moderating influence are the dominant factors keeping the tightest market-implied odds clustered in the 64–67 °F range. Nocturnal radiative cooling will determine the low: clear skies and calm winds allow stronger surface heat loss and deeper inversions, while increased clouds or a weak frontal boundary can limit cooling. Lake Michigan’s thermal inertia typically prevents the lowest readings from falling far below climatology when onshore flow develops, but light southwesterly or variable winds may reduce this effect. Ensemble spreads reflect these variables, with some solutions dipping into the upper 50s under optimal cooling and others holding near 70 °F if clouds or mixing persist. The slight edge to 66–67 °F in trader sentiment aligns with guidance favoring near-normal conditions without a strong cool-air advection signal, while the broad distribution across adjacent bins underscores the inherent forecast uncertainty this close to the event. Updated model runs and the evening NWS forecast discussion will be the next key inputs.
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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