Photos from the Coldest Places On Earth
It seems unbelievable, but hundreds of thousands of people live in the coldest places on the planet, enduring the harsh and extreme conditions of nature.
In the following images, you can see places with extreme cold, such as the Siberian region of Russia, as well as places like Reykjavik in Iceland, Astana in Kazakhstan, and Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia.
During the winter, Russian cities like Oymyakon experience temperatures of -50°C (-58°F), and for almost half the year, temperatures in Yakutsk never rise above 0°C.
Below you will see photos of landscapes that include frozen lakes, ice-covered mountains, and snow-covered cities. They also show how people live amidst the extreme cold and the incomparable beauty of ice and snow.
Yukon, Canada
Winter in Yukon, Canada.
Yakutsk
Yakutsk, one of the coldest cities in the world, where winter temperatures can reach –40°F (–40°C)—and people still live there.
Yakutsk, Siberia
Yakutsk, Siberia, one of the coldest cities on the planet.
Astana, Kazakhstan
Winter in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Kenai, Alaska.
Winter has arrived in Kenai, Alaska.
Mongolia
“Waiting 30 to 40 minutes for a bus in –20°F (–29°C) is a whole different level of cold. I’ve been there. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, this time of year.”
Vorkuta, Russia
Vorkuta, Russia. The coldest city in Europe, with a record low of –62°F (–52°C).
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. During winter, the capital experiences severe smog combined with average temperatures around –22°F (–30°C).
Swedish Winter
Swedish winter. The cold makes it nearly uninhabitable.
South Korea
South Korea faces record snowfall and extreme cold, with temperatures dropping to –0.4°F (–18°C).
Sewell
Sewell, a mining town built by a random US company in the heart of the Chilean mountain range at the beginning of the 20th century.
Omsk, Russia
The Russian city of Omsk, often called the “Siberian Chicago,” is known for its harsh winters, with temperatures dropping as low as –50°F (–46°C).
Reykjavík, Iceland
Snow and cold in Reykjavík, Iceland.
Antartica
Record cold in Argentina as cold wave from Antartica hits the country.
Ottawa, Canada
Ottawa weather. Cold start to the work week, with 15-30 cm of snow.
Canada
"It’s a little cold for running in Canada right now."
Yakutsk, Russia
For almost half the year, temperatures in Yakutsk never rise above 32°F (0°C).
Oymyakon, Russia
Currently in Oymyakon, Russia: –58°F (–50°C). It’s one of the coldest permanently inhabited places on Earth.
Yellowknife, Canada
–62°F (–52°C) in Yellowknife, Canada.
Novosibirsk, Russia
–40°F (–40°C) in Novosibirsk, Russia.
