Let me start off by saying, I have lived my whole life in Iowa. And I feel like Iowa Winters are very cold and treacherous. The coldest temperature ever recorded in Iowa (only 2 separate times) is -47°F, which to me is pretty darn cold. But let's be honest, the average temperature for Iowa in Winter is 22.6°F. That's doesn't sound too bad. But what is the coldest place on earth, where people actually live?
Oymyakon, Russia, is renowned as the coldest permanently inhabited place on Earth. It is located in Siberia's Sakha Republic, with a population of about 500 residents. It holds a record low temperature of −89.9°F recorded in 1933, with winter temperatures commonly dropping below -58°F. Daily life revolves around extreme survival, utilizing frozen, high-fat diets, specialized clothing, and constant, 24/7 heating.
During the Summer, it can be surprisingly mild, with temperatures occasionally rising above 68°F. I mean that warmth, compared to the average temp during the Winter is a staggering difference. But, sure Summer temps are pretty nice, but why would you live there during the Winter? Why live there at all? Well, primarily due to traditional livelihoods like breeding Yakut horses and cattle, mining, and a history as a forced-labor camp area, people still live there.
But, my question is this? Is this a secret base or something we don't really know about. Why are these people really living thru these Winter conditions? There has to be more to the story that we don't know. Right? Or are these people just crazy? Well, if you are looking for that extreme vacation, put Oymyakon on your list during the Winter months!
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