The Poles of Cold are the places in the southern and
northern hemispheres where the lowest air temperatures have been recorded.
NORTHERN HEMISPHERE
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LOCATION
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LAT. (N)
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POP.
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RECORD
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DETAILS
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Oymyakon, Russia
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63.45
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900
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-89.9
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February 6, 1933 – coldest reliably measured temperature
for the northern hemisphere
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Delyankir, Russia
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63.81
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3
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-85
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Has the lowest average temperature throughout all winter
months, as well as a lower yearly average
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Verkhoyansk, Russia
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67.55
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1,311
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-89.7
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World record for the greatest temperature range on earth –
189 degrees
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SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE
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LOCATION
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LAT. (S)
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RECORD
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DETAILS
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Antarctic
Vostok Station
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78.47
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-128.6
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July 21, 1983 – lowest naturally occurring temperature
ever recorded on earth
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