Coldest Cities in Russia

Top 100 cities ranked by coldest cities

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Coldest Cities — Russia

1 Ust-Nera 63 5°F

2 Bilibino 15 7°F

3 Tiksi 63 8°F

4 Susuman 44 9°F

5 Udachny 63 10°F

6 Aykhal 63 11°F

7 Khandyga 63 12°F

8 Borogontsy 63 12°F

9 Ytyk-Kyuyël’ 63 12°F

10 Churapcha 63 13°F

11 Amga 63 13°F

12 Namtsy 63 13°F

13 Mayya 63 14°F

14 Dudinka 91 14°F

15 Zhatay 63 14°F

16 Berdigestyakh 63 14°F

17 Kayyerkan 91 15°F

18 Mokhsogollokh 63 15°F

19 Talnakh 91 15°F

20 Pokrovsk 63 15°F

21 Markha 63 15°F

22 Yakutsk 63 15°F

23 Norilsk 91 15°F

24 Tura 91 15°F

25 Verkhnevilyuysk 63 16°F

26 Vilyuysk 63 16°F

27 Nyurba 63 16°F

28 Tazovsky 87 17°F

29 Tommot 63 17°F

30 Igarka 91 18°F

31 Kuanda 93 18°F

32 Chernyshevskiy 63 18°F

33 Neryungri 63 19°F

34 Mirny 63 19°F

35 Suntar 63 19°F

36 Chul’man 63 19°F

37 Anadyr 15 19°F

38 Novyy Urengoy 87 19°F

39 Urengoy 87 19°F

40 Korotchaevo 87 19°F

41 Pangody 87 20°F

42 Taksimo 11 21°F

43 Olyokminsk 63 21°F

44 Salekhard 87 21°F

45 Nizhniy Kuranakh 63 21°F

46 Labytnangi 87 21°F

47 Aldan 63 21°F

48 Nadym 87 21°F

49 Tarko-Sale 87 21°F

50 Vorgashor 34 21°F

51 Kharp 87 22°F

52 Lensk 63 22°F

53 Vorkuta 34 22°F

54 Gubkinskiy 87 22°F

55 Tynda 05 22°F

56 Purpe 87 22°F

57 Bodaybo 20 23°F

58 Mogocha 93 23°F

59 Markovo 20 24°F

60 Okhotsk 30 24°F

61 Severo-Yeniseyskiy 91 24°F

62 Muravlenko 87 24°F

63 Novaya Igirma 20 24°F

64 Chernyshevsk 93 24°F

65 Kirensk 20 24°F

66 Teya 91 25°F

67 Zheleznogorsk-Ilimskiy 20 25°F

68 Noyabrsk 87 25°F

69 Skovorodino 05 25°F

70 Kosh-Agach 03 25°F

71 Turan 79 25°F

72 Kachug 20 25°F

73 Inta 34 25°F

74 Magadan 44 25°F

75 Vershino-Darasunskiy 93 25°F

76 Iskateley 50 25°F

77 Magistral’nyy 20 25°F

78 Raduzhny 32 26°F

79 Zhigalovo 20 26°F

80 Nar'yan-Mar 50 26°F

81 Kokuy 93 26°F

82 Sretensk 93 26°F

83 Kurumkan 11 26°F

84 Yerofey Pavlovich 05 26°F

85 Berëzovo 32 26°F

86 Sosnovo-Ozërskoye 11 26°F

87 Usinsk 34 26°F

88 Zakamensk 11 26°F

89 Beloyarskiy 32 26°F

90 Novoagansk 32 26°F

91 Baley 93 26°F

92 Khilok 93 26°F

93 Novyy Urgal 30 26°F

94 Petrovsk-Zabaykal’skiy 93 26°F

95 Bada 93 26°F

96 Chegdomyn 30 26°F

97 Nizhnesortymskiy 32 27°F

98 Kodinsk 91 27°F

99 Ola 44 27°F

100 Barguzin 11 27°F

The coldest cities in Russia experience low average annual temperatures, with long winters and significant snowfall. Ust-Nera has an average annual temperature of just 5°F.

Cold-climate cities often feature distinct four-season lifestyles with winter sports, fall foliage, and summer outdoor recreation. Many residents value the seasonal changes and outdoor activities that come with colder climates, including skiing, snowboarding, and ice fishing.

Living in cold-climate cities typically means higher heating costs, the need for winter-ready vehicles and clothing, and seasonal challenges like snow removal. However, these cities often compensate with lower costs of living, less crowding, and strong community bonds forged through shared seasonal experiences.

Did You Know?

1. At 5°F average, Ust-Nera experiences temperatures well below freezing for months each year.
2. Cold-climate cities often have underground walkway systems, enclosed skyways, or heated bus shelters to help residents navigate harsh winters.
3. Despite the cold, many of these cities rank high in quality of life due to strong economies, good schools, and vibrant cultural scenes.

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