Known as the coldest inhabited place on Earth, Oymyakon experiences extremely low temperatures, with average winter temperatures ranging from -50°C to -60°C.
Another frigid Russian town, Verkhoyansk is known for its bitterly cold winters. Temperatures here can drop below -50°C (-58°F) during the winter months.
Located in the far north of Alaska, Barrow (now known as Utqiaġvik) is one of the coldest cities in the United States. It has long and freezing winters, with temperatures often plunging below -30°C.
The capital of Canada's Northwest Territories, Yellowknife is known for its icy temperatures. It has a subarctic climate, with long, cold winters and short, cool summers. Winter temperatures can drop to -40°C or even lower.
Norilsk is one of the world's largest cities above the Arctic Circle. It experiences extremely cold winters, with average temperatures ranging from -30°C to -40°C.
Located on Ellesmere Island in Nunavut, Canada, Eureka is one of the coldest inhabited places in North America. It has a polar climate, with bitterly low temperatures throughout the year. Winters are particularly severe, with temperatures dropping below -40°C.
Situated at the southernmost point of Earth, the South Pole experiences extreme cold all year-around. Temperatures here can drop below -70°C during winter.
Known as the "Icebox of the Nation," International Falls is notorious for its frigid temperatures. It has a subarctic climate, with extremely cold winters. Temperatures often fall below -40°C during winter months.