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Oymyakon, Russia, is widely known as the coldest permanently inhabited place on Earth, with winter temperatures regularly dropping below –50°C. The live forecast above shows current conditions, but the real story is in the severe extremes: January averages near –46°C, while July sees a brief, mild summer around 15°C.
What makes Oymyakon weather so extreme?
Oymyakon sits in a valley in eastern Siberia, far from any moderating ocean influence. Cold air sinks and gets trapped, creating a deep temperature inversion. The village records the lowest temperatures of any permanently settled location, with the official record at –67.7°C in 1933. Winter lasts roughly from October to April.
What is Oymyakon weather like in summer?
Contrary to expectation, summers are mild to warm. Daytime highs in July reach 15–22°C. The long daylight hours (up to 20 hours in June) can bring sudden heat. Rain is light, with most precipitation falling as snow in winter or brief showers in summer.
Oymyakon weather by month and 10-day forecasts
For planning purposes, winter months (December, January, February) are dangerously cold. Oymyakon weather in December and January can drop below –55°C. A weather in oymyakon 10 days forecast is available via the live forecast above. For broader context, Oymyakon weather yearly shows a huge temperature swing: Verkhoyansk weather, another Siberian cold pole, follows a similar pattern. Oymyakon weather in summer (June–August) is the only time for comfortable travel.
How does Oymyakon compare to Verkhoyansk?
Both towns in Siberia vie for the title of “Pole of Cold.” Verkhoyansk has a slightly milder winter average but recorded a higher summer extreme (38°C). Oymyakon holds the lower absolute minimum and is more consistently frigid in winter.
What is the best time to visit Oymyakon?
June to August. Daytime highs reach 15–22°C, roads are passable, and the “Festival of the Sun” occurs. Winter visits are dangerous for unprepared travellers; only experienced expeditions with specialised vehicles should attempt it.
Does Oymyakon ever get warm?
Yes, briefly. Oymyakon weather in summer can hit 30°C on rare days. The annual range — from –67.7°C to over 30°C — is among the largest of any inhabited place on Earth.
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