9 Coldest Places in the World

Oymyakon, Russia: Often Earth's coldest inhabited place. Extreme sub-zero temperatures. Frosty breath, freezing eyelashes. Siberian winter at its harshest.

Verkhoyansk, Russia: Another Siberian cold contender. Polar climate. Dark winters. Historically rivaled Oymyakon for lowest recorded temperatures.

Vostok Station, Antarctica: Record-breaking cold spot. Site of Earth's lowest officially measured temperature. Isolated research station amidst ice.

Yellowknife, Canada: Northwest Territories' capital. Subarctic temperatures. Ideal for aurora viewing. Frigid, but with a warm-hearted community.

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia: World's coldest capital. Bitter winters in mountainous region. Nomadic traditions meet urban life amidst chill.

Barrow (Utqiagvik), Alaska: USA's northernmost city. Polar night. Months without sun. Freezing Arctic conditions dominate the year.

Fairbanks, Alaska: Deep winters. Chilly temperatures might dip to -40°F. Cold, but culturally vibrant with festivals and auroras.

Norilsk, Russia: World's northernmost city with over 100,000 inhabitants. Mining hub. Extremely cold, long-lasting winters.