Posted on 02/02/2014 12:17:23 PM PST by chessplayer
If you thought it was cold where you are at the moment then a visit to the Russian village of Oymyakon might just change your mind.
With the average temperature for January standing at -50C, it is no wonder the village is the coldest permanently inhabited settlement in the world.
Known as the 'Pole of Cold', the coldest ever temperature recorded in Oymyakon was -71.2C.
Unsurprisingly, locals are hardened to the weather and unlike in other countries - where a flurry of snow brings things grinding to a halt, Oymyakon's solitary school only shuts if temperatures fall below -52C. (-61.6 F)
The frozen ground makes it difficult for working indoor plumbing, so most toilets are outhouses.
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Wonder if any of these folks use earth sheltered berms around their buildings or if anyone has a heated greenhouse.
Wonder if any of these folks use earth sheltered berms around their buildings or if anyone has a heated greenhouse.
Good question. Veggies and fruit must be a very expensive luxury for them because they have to be shipped from a long distance away.
The 1st of last month was the warmest day in the month. Daily high got up to -16 F. The low was only -25 F. February 1 high/low was -60/-71. Feb. 2 high/low was -50/-68.
The PETA would object anyway.
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