The village of Oymyakon in Siberia, Russia is the coldest inhabited place on Earth. We also know this village as the “Pole of the Cold”.

The average atmospheric temperature of Oymyakon, Russia, during winter is around minus 50 ͦC. It is a two-day drive away from Yakutsk, the capital of Siberia. It is 4883 kilometres from Moscow, the capital of Russia.

The lowest temperature recorded in Oymyakon was -71.2 ͦC. Amazingly, Oymyakon means “non-freezing water”. It is named after a hot spring located nearby. This place is home to about 500 people.

Initially, this place was a temporary stopover for the herders of reindeer. They were visiting the hot spring with their animals to rest and relax. Gradually the herders settled there for their fondness of the place and convenience.

Average temperatures in Oymyakon

In winter, Oymyakon is very cold but in summer it’s not that cold. Sunshine in winter just lasts for 2-3 hours but in summer, it can extend up to 21 hours!

There are no hotels in Oymyakon. But the generous and kind residents love to host guests. So, visitors are always welcome. Moreover, if you visit, the mayor of the village will give you a certificate for visiting the  “Pole of the Cold”.

Today, you can find people in almost every corner of Earth, even if the conditions are harsh. So, even if life in Oymyakon is beyond difficult, the spirit of humanity still persists.

 

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