FYI - 10 of the Coldest Cities in the World

Here’s a list of some of the coldest cities in the world, known for their extreme winter temperatures:

1. Yakutsk, Russia

Average Winter Temperature: -40°C to -50°C

Known as the coldest city on Earth, it experiences extremely harsh winters due to its location in Siberia.

2. Norilsk, Russia

Average Winter Temperature: -30°C to -40°C

Situated north of the Arctic Circle, it endures long, brutal winters and is known for its heavy industrial activity.

3. Oymyakon, Russia (Village, but worth mentioning)

Average Winter Temperature: -50°C

Sometimes referred to as the "Pole of Cold," this remote area is one of the coldest inhabited places on the planet.

4. Winnipeg, Canada

Average Winter Temperature: -20°C to -30°C

Known for its frigid winters and wind chills, Winnipeg is one of Canada's coldest major cities.

5. Fairbanks, Alaska, USA

Average Winter Temperature: -20°C to -30°C

Located in the interior of Alaska, Fairbanks experiences long, cold winters with significant snowfall.

6. Harbin, China

Average Winter Temperature: -15°C to -25°C

Famous for its annual Ice and Snow Festival, Harbin is one of the coldest cities in China.

7. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Average Winter Temperature: -20°C to -25°C

The capital of Mongolia, it is known as the coldest capital city in the world.

8. Astana (Nur-Sultan), Kazakhstan

Average Winter Temperature: -15°C to -25°C

The capital of Kazakhstan experiences extreme continental climate conditions with very cold winters.

9. Barrow (Utqiaġvik), Alaska, USA

Average Winter Temperature: -20°C to -30°C

The northernmost city in the United States, it has polar nights and extremely cold winters.

10. Yellowknife, Canada

Average Winter Temperature: -25°C to -30°C

Located in the Northwest Territories, Yellowknife is known for its frigid temperatures and proximity to the Arctic Circle.

Each of these cities is uniquely adapted to endure its challenging climate, with residents often relying on specialized infrastructure and cultural practices to cope with the cold.

Source: Some or all of the content was generated using an AI language model