Do you wish to know the top coldest countries in the world? are you someone who loves it when winter and snow come around with the brisk breeze, and gloomy freezing days filled with hot drinks, coats, and blankets as companions to keep the chill away?
Maybe you hate winter and have always wondered if there could be anywhere colder than where you are. Or you are just searching for that ideal city that snows 24/7 to have your snow wonderland holiday with skiing and ice skating all day long?
Well whatever the case may be, if you’re interested in how cold it can get this write-up is for you. In this article, we going to be discussing the top 10 coldest countries in the world with record-freezing temperatures never seen anywhere else.
List of the Top Ten Coldest Countries in the World
This is the list of the world’s coldest countries ranked in order of the lowest temperatures ever recorded in that country from the highest to the least.
They are;
Antarctica
Russia
Canada
The United States of America
People’s Republic of China
Mongolia
Kazakhstan
Norway
Kyrgyzstan
Finland
Top 10 Coldest Countries in the World
Let’s have a quick dive into the Top Ten (10) Coldest Countries in The World, their record-breaking temperatures, and their location in case you plan to visit
Antarctica
Antarctica which is known as a continent can also be regarded as a country as there are no separated regions or countries within the continent. Located at the south pole of the earth’s axis, Antarctica is ranked as the coldest place in the world.
Antarctica also holds the record for the lowest temperature recorded on earth. On the 21st of July, 1983, Antarctica’s temperature at the Vostok station reached a record low of -128.6 degrees Fahrenheit (-89.2 degrees Celsius).
However, on average, the temperature ranges from 14 degrees Fahrenheit (-10 degrees Celsius) to -76 degrees Fahrenheit (-60 degrees Celsius).
Russia
Russia which is located on the European continent is the largest country in the world and has been ranked as the 2nd coldest country in the world. Due to the sheer size of Russia, not all parts suffer from extreme freezing weather but the regions that do experience some of the world’s lowest temperatures.
The coldest region in Russia is Oymyakon Siberia with a record minus temperature. On the 6th of February, 1933, the temperature in Siberia dropped to -89.9 degrees Fahrenheit (-67.7 degrees Celsius). Home to approximately 700 permanent residents, the people of Siberia, and Russia have adapted to the extreme temperatures.
Canada
Canada which is ranked as the 3rd coldest country in the world is located on the North American continent and is one of the three countries there. Canada has ten provinces and three capital regions and is home to over 37 million people.
The country has varying temperatures across its provinces with some areas colder than others. The coldest city in Canada is Snag, Yukon which in February 1947 recorded an impressive low temperature of -81.4 degrees Fahrenheit (-63 degrees Celsius) making Canada one of the coldest countries in the world.
The United States of America
The United States of America ranks as the 4th coldest country in the world and is located on the North American continent.
Although the majority of the country experience moderate temperatures and some areas stay hot throughout the year, the state of Alaska which is located closer to the North Pole is one of the coldest places in the world.
On the 23rd of January, 1971 prospect creek camp in Alaska had a record low temperature of -80 degrees Fahrenheit (-62.2 degrees Celsius). The United States is also somewhat of a contrary country when it comes to weather as it also ranks among the hottest countries in the world.
People’s Republic of China
China which is ranked as the 5th coldest country in the world is located in the eastern part of the Asian continent. China is also recognized as the world’s most populated country.
The coldest region in china is Inner Mongolia. On the 31st of December, 2009, the city of Genhe in Inner Mongolia experience a record low temperature at -72 degrees Fahrenheit (-58 degrees Celsius) making china one of the coldest countries in the world.
Mongolia
Mongolia which is ranked as the 6th coldest country is located in the Eastern region of the Asian continent.
Bordered by Russia and china to its north and south respectively, which are ranked among the coldest countries in the world, it is no surprise Mongolia experiences extremely low temperatures also.
The city of Zuungovi, Uvs province has recorded the lowest temperatures in Mongolia at -67.5 degrees Fahrenheit (-55.3 degrees Celsius)
Kyrgyzstan (Kyrgyz Republic)
Kyrgyzstan ranking as the 7th coldest country in the world is located between Russia and China on the Asian continent. Many regions here are covered with snow all year long (any snow lover’s dream).
The coldest city is Atbasar which has the lowest temperatures in Kyrgyzstan ever at -65.5 degrees Fahrenheit (-53.6 degrees Celsius).
Sweden
Sweden ranked as the 8th coldest country in the world. A Scandinavian country, Sweden is located on the European continent.
The winters in Sweden are cold, dry, and long with very low temperatures. The lowest temperature in Sweden was recorded on the 13th of December, 1941 at -63.4 degrees Fahrenheit (-53 degrees Celsius)
Finland
The 9th coldest country in the world is Finland located on the European continent. Bordered by the countries on this list namely; Russia, Sweden, and Norway, it is no surprise that Finland is ranked as one of the coldest countries in the world.
The winters in Finland can last more than half the year and temperatures drop to very low figures. Finland is one of the tourist favorites to enjoy the snow, ice sports, and peep at the Northern Lights.
The coldest temperature was in kittle on the 28th of January, 1999 at -60.7 degrees Fahrenheit (-51.5 degrees Celsius)
Norway
Norway may be the last on the list but don’t let that fool you as it has some of the harshest winters in the world. Ranked as the 10th coldest country in the world, Norway which is located on the European continent is one of the coldest countries.
Like Finland, Norway is a good destination if you want to experience a freezing winter and see the Nether lights. The lowest temperatures in Norway were recorded in 2000 at Karasjok at -60.2 degrees Fahrenheit (-51.2 degrees Celsius)
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Conclusion
If you noticed, all of the coldest countries in the world are located at the earth’s two axes which are the North Pole (in the Arctic Ocean) and the South Pole (in Antarctica).
These countries experience harsh freezing weather, continuous snowing, ice pour, and frozen water bodies & soil.
The coldest countries may sound fun if you’re thinking about snow, skiing, ice fishing, ice skating, and all the fun ice activities but the reality is that these places can be outright dangerous and the ground is so frozen making it almost impossible for farming and many other issues due to the extremely low temperatures.
