The coldest countries in the world are usually found in the polar regions and at the highest latitudes, with long and icy winters and, in some cases, brief summers.
Iceland
Iceland has temperatures ranging from -20 °C to -30 °C. Its climate is subpolar oceanic, and although it is close to the Arctic, its coasts do not usually freeze. The lowest temperature recorded was -38 °C in Grímsstaðir and Möðrudalur on January 22, 1918. Snowfalls are more common in the north and the highlands of the interior.
Finland
In Finland, the southern regions are covered in snow for 3 or 4 months a year, and the northern regions for around 7 months. Temperatures in the south drop to -25 °C in January and February, while in the north they can drop below -40 °C. Winters last between 120 and 180 days, depending on the region.
Estonia
Estonia has a transitional zone between Atlantic and continental climates. The lowest temperature recorded was -43.5 °C in Jõgeva on January 17, 1940. Winters are intense, with snow covering much of the territory from late December to March.
Canada
Canada is the second coldest country in the world. Winters can be harsh, especially in the inland provinces and prairies, with daily average temperatures of -15 °C, but they can drop below -40 °C. The town of Snag, in Yukon, recorded North America’s lowest temperature at -63 °C.
Greenland
Greenland is one of the coldest places on the planet, with a polar and subarctic climate. Temperatures range from -10 °C to -30 °C, with records in the country’s center as low as -66 °C. In this region, you can admire the midnight sun in summer and the northern lights in winter. Greenland is an autonomous region belonging to Denmark.
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