What was the coldest temperature recorded in Greenland in late February 2026?

In late February 2026, Greenland's Summit Camp recorded a temperature of -65.3°C.

When was Canada's coldest temperature recorded before this winter?

Canada's coldest temperature recorded prior to this winter was in 1999, with Braeburn, Yukon, hitting -55.7°C in late December 2025.

What is the world's all-time coldest temperature record?

The world's all-time coldest temperature was recorded at Antarctica's Vostok Station on July 21, 1983, with a reading of -89.2°C.

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Greenland Sees -65°C as Winter's Deepest Chills Hit

28 Feb

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Summary

Greenland's Summit Camp recorded -65.3°C in late February 2026.
Braeburn, Yukon, hit -55.7°C, Canada's coldest since 1999.
Antarctica holds the world record at -89.2°C from 1983.

Greenland Sees -65°C as Winter's Deepest Chills Hit

The northern hemisphere endured a severe winter, marked by profoundly low temperatures across various regions. Greenland experienced some of the most extreme cold, with Summit Camp registering a frigid -65.3°C on the morning of February 25, 2026. This location, situated at a high elevation, saw wind chills plummet even further. Canada also faced significant cold snaps. The community of Braeburn, Yukon, recorded -55.7°C on December 23rd of the previous year, marking the nation's coldest reading since 1999. Russia also reported intense cold, with Delyankir reaching -58.8°C in late December.

These intense temperatures offer a stark reminder of the power of Arctic weather systems. While these readings were extreme for the northern hemisphere, they are surpassed by the all-time global record. Antarctica's Vostok Station recorded a staggering -89.2°C on July 21, 1983, a benchmark for extreme cold that has yet to be broken.

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