10 coldest places on Earth where people actually live (we are talking –67°C!) |

While India has bearable winters, not all places on Earth enjoy the same. There are some severely and extraordinarily cold places which people call home. They live and thrive in beyond imaginable temperatures which only shows humans efficiency to survive. There are some regions where winter never truly ends and temperatures drop far below freezing. But humans have adapted to the environment. People not only survive in the harsh weather but also build resilient communities. These places are culturally rich and you’ll be amazed to see how efficiently they have adapted to the extreme cold. On this note, let’s have a look at 10 of the coldest inhabited places on the planet.Oymyakon, Russia

Oymyakon is on the top spot on the list. It is also known as the coldest permanently inhabited place on Earth! The recorded temperatures here are as low as –67°C. Winters, like harsh ones, last up to nine months. Life is tough in the real sense. Even daily activities like starting a car requires heated garages or constant engine running. Despite all this, the place is inhabited by nearly 500 people. They mostly rely on fishing, meat, and strong community support.Verkhoyansk, Russia

Another Russian town, Verkhoyansk is known for its harsh Siberian winters. The temperatures fall below –50°C making it one of the only places on Earth which experiences both record-breaking cold and heat. Over 1,000 people call it home. Norilsk, Russia

Norilsk is set above the Arctic Circle and is among the northernmost major cities in the world and suffers long winters. Temperatures dip to –40°C and residents often spend weeks without sunlight during the polar night. Barrow (Utqiaġvik), Alaska, USA

Utqiaġvik might be hard to pronounce but it’s not as hard as the winter months. The northernmost city in the United States, experiences harsh winters and temperatures often hover between –20°C to –30°C. The sun sets in November and does not rise again for about 65 days. The Indigenous Iñupiat community has lived here for centuries.Yellowknife, Canada

Yellowknife in Canada also experiences one of the worst harsh winters. The winter temperatures drop below –40°C. The city is a vibrant hub for mining and northern exploration. Its clear winter skies also make it one of the world’s best locations to view the Northern Lights.Yakutsk, Russia

Yakutsk is the coldest major city in the world. The winter temperatures reach –45°C or sometimes hit lower. Buildings are constructed on permafrost using special foundations to prevent sinking. Harbin, China

Harbin in China is known for its iconic Ice and Snow Festival. Harbin experiences winter temperatures going down to –30°C. The city transforms each year into a frozen wonderland filled with ice palaces, sculptures, and illuminated castles carved from river ice. The winter festival attracts tourists from across the globe.Rovaniemi, Finland

Rovaniemi is the “official hometown of Santa Claus.” The winter temperatures fall to –25°C. Snow covers the region for nearly half the year, creating an otherworldly landscape of frozen forests and icy rivers. The city thrives on tourism.Nuuk, Greenland

Nuuk also experiences long winters with temperatures often between –15°C and –25°C. The city balances modern Scandinavian-style living with traditional Inuit culture. With colorful houses set against stark white landscapes, Nuuk remains one of the most remote coldest settlements.Tromsø, Norway

Tromsø in Norway is also known for its winters. The temperatures range from –10°C to –20°C. For nearly two months, the sun never rises, yet the city stays bustling with festivals, cafes, and cultural activities.