Location of the world’s coldest town

Oymiakon, Russia once experienced a cold snap that reached a temperature of -71.2C (-97.6F). That is the coldest temperature ever recored in an inhabited town. The tiny village, population 547, is located in Central Siberia.  If it’s warmer than minus 55 degrees Celsius, then it’s a good day.

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