Norilsk, Russia: Arctic extremes reach -60°F, creating harsh conditions in one of the world's largest cities within the Arctic Circle.
Barrow, USA: Alaska's northernmost city faces -50°F cold, enduring long polar nights and Arctic winds.
Yellowknife, Canada: -40°F winters and frozen lakes characterize this capital of Canada's Northwest Territories.
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia: Mongolia's capital endures -30°F winters, affected by its high elevation and frigid steppe climate.
Yakutsk, Russia: Extreme -50°F temperatures dominate Yakutsk, situated in Siberia's permafrost-laden landscape.
Harbin, China: Sub-zero -20°F winters coincide with the Ice Festival, showcasing Harbin's cold character and artistic ice sculptures.
Fairbanks, USA: Alaska's interior city sees -40°F cold, emphasizing its subarctic climate and stark natural beauty.
Astana (Nur-Sultan), Kazakhstan: Reaching -30°F in winter, the capital's frigid climate aligns with its modern development and cultural attractions.
Oymyakon, Russia: Known as the Pole of Cold, it hits -90°F, boasting the coldest inhabited place on Earth.