8 Coldest Inhabited Places on Earth

May 30, 2023, 18:25 IST

Vikrant Singh

1. Oymyakon, Russia

Known as the coldest inhabited place on Earth, Oymyakon experiences extremely low temperatures, with average winter temperatures ranging from -50°C to -60°C.

2. Verkhoyansk, Russia

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.

3. Barrow, Alaska, United States

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.

4. Yellowknife, Canada

 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.

5. Norilsk, Russia:

 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.

6. Eureka, Canada

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.

7. Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, Antarctica

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.

8. International Falls, Minnesota, United States 

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.

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