The coldest countries in the world are typically located in the Northern Hemisphere, with some in Central Asia. Here’s a list of the top coldest countries:
Coldest Countries by Average Temperature
- Greenland: With an average temperature of -18.6 °C (-1.5 °F), Greenland is considered one of the coldest countries. Its ice sheet covers about 80% of the country, and temperatures can drop as low as -66.1 °C (-87.0 °F)
- Russia: Russia has an average temperature of -2.9 °C (26.8 °F) and is known for its harsh winters, especially in Siberia, where temperatures can reach -71.2 °C (-96.2 °F).
- Canada: With an average temperature of -4.2 °C (24.4 °F), Canada is one of the coldest countries in North America. Its northern regions experience extreme cold, with temperatures sometimes dropping to -63 °C (-81.4 °F).
- Mongolia: Mongolia’s average temperature is around 1.3 °C (34.3 °F), with temperatures varying greatly between summer and winter. Winters can be extremely cold, with temperatures reaching -55.3 °C (-67.5 °F).
- Iceland: Iceland’s average temperature is about 2.1 °C (35.8 °F), with temperatures often dropping below 0 °C (32 °F) during winter.
- Norway: Known for its cold winters, Norway’s average temperature ranges from -4 °C (25 °F) to 18 °C (64 °F).
- Finland: Finland experiences cold winters, especially in the north, with temperatures sometimes reaching -60.7 °C (-77.3 °F).
- Sweden: Sweden’s climate varies, but its northern regions are quite cold, with temperatures reaching as low as -52.6 °C (-62.7 °F).
- Estonia: Estonia’s average temperature is around 6.9 °C (44.4 °F), with cold winters and temperatures sometimes dropping to -43.5 °C (-46.3 °F).
