What was the coldest temperature recorded in Moscow's suburbs recently?

The air temperature in Moscow's suburbs dropped to -27.6°C (-17.7°F) during the recent cold snap.

When was Moscow's coldest night of winter?

The coldest night of winter in Moscow was on January 25th, when the city's main weather station recorded a low of -18.5°C (-1.3°F).

What is the weather forecast for Moscow after the cold snap?

Warmer air is expected to bring snow, with temperatures around -10 to -12°C (14 to 10°F) for the next three days, followed by another milder cold snap at the end of January.

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Moscow Freezes: Record Winter Lows Hit Capital

26 Jan

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Summary

Moscow experienced its coldest night of winter on January 25th.
The city recorded a low of -18.5°C (-1.3°F) at its main weather station.
Suburban areas saw temperatures plummet to -27.6°C (-17.7°F).

Moscow Freezes: Record Winter Lows Hit Capital

Moscow endured its coldest night of the winter on January 25th, as temperatures plummeted to unprecedented lows. The capital's primary weather station registered a chilling -18.5 degrees Celsius (-1.3°F), breaking the previous record set just two days prior.

Conditions were significantly harsher in the surrounding suburbs, with air temperatures reaching -27.6 degrees Celsius (-17.7°F). The Moscow Region saw its deepest freeze on the night of January 25th, with the towns of Cherusti and Lukhovitsy recording the lowest temperatures at -28.6°C (-19.5°F) and -28.7°C (-19.7°F), respectively.

However, forecasters indicate the peak of this cold snap has likely passed. Warmer air is expected to move in, bringing snow and moderating temperatures to between -10°C and -12°C (14°F to 10°F) for the next three days. January is predicted to conclude with another, milder cold spell.