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Arrival -

Welcome to Oymyakon, the world's coldest inhabited place!

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Location -

This is Oymyakon, a city in the Sakha Republic, Russia, known for its extreme cold.

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Oymyakon -

The land belongs to Siberia, a place renowned for its frigid weather conditions.

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Population -

Oymyakon is home to just over 900 people.

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Temperature -

During the winter, temperatures commonly drop to -58°F (-50°C).

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Everyday life -

Certain measures are necessary to adjust to these frigid temperatures.

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Cars -

The temperature in car garages is raised using heaters to ensure vehicle functionality.

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Why? -

Engines cannot start in extremely cold temperatures due to ice formation.

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Frozen graveyards -

If someone dies in the city, before the funeral, the ice must be melted, because it is practically impossible to dig into the frozen ground.

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Restrictions -

According to a local resident interviewed by El País newspaper, running in temperatures as low as -58°F (-50°C) is deemed impossible.

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Cold season -

According to a local resident, the extreme cold weather caused his dog's tongue to get frozen, trapping it inside a water barrel.

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History -

Oymyakon has been experiencing extremely low temperatures for a considerable period of time, indicating a longstanding pattern.

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Record -

Per The Weather Channel, the coldest temperature ever recorded occurred in 1924.

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Chilly -

According to a source, the temperature plummeted to -91°F (-71.2°C) in 1924.

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Daylight -

The city gets only 5 or 6 hours of daylight a day during the five-month winter.

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Adaptation -

Homes are warmed by a continuous 24-hour running thermal coal station.

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Supply -

Without this, houses would lack running water due to frozen pipes.

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Travel -

Air travel is restricted in extremely cold temperatures.

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Road -

Supplies are transported to the region through the Kolyma federal road.

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Activity -

Mining is the primary economic activity in the region, focusing on the extraction of gold and antimony metals, both extremely rare.

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Fauna -

The community primarily engages in fishing and horse and cattle breeding for their livelihood.

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Food -

Farmers cannot engage in farming activities during winter as the frigid temperatures cause the soil to freeze.

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Unique experience -

For individuals unaccustomed to cold weather, contemplating life or even a visit to this extremely chilly location might present some challenges.

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Travel -

However, Oymyakon is a popular destination among tourists seeking extreme adventures.

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Nature in its most beautiful form -

Visitors can also explore the mountains and lakes found in the area.

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Meaning -

According to El País, curiously, Oymyakon translates to 'water that doesn't freeze.'

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New record -

The Sakha Republic set a new temperature record of -89°F (-67°C) in January 2018.

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Invitation -

Would you be up for visiting the coldest city in the world?

See also: Discover 60 extreme points of Earth

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