Broken Records

Coldest permanently inhabited place

The current coldest permanently inhabited place record is −89.9 °F, held by Oymyakon, set on February 6, 1933. Last checked October 9, 2026.

−89.9

°F

Oymyakon

Sakha Republic, Russia, 1933

Holder
Oymyakon
Record
−89.9 °F
Metric
−67.7 °C
Exact figure
-67.7 °C (-89.9 °F) on 6 Feb 1933
Location
Sakha Republic, Russia
Date set
February 6, 1933
Last checked
October 9, 2026

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