5 Coldest Cities in the US

2. Williston, North Dakota

Lowest Recorded Temperature: -50F
Annual Average Snowfall: 43.8 in

Part of the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone, the city has a semi-arid climate with freezing temperatures experienced from September through May. Located in one of the coldest states in the country, Williston like its counterparts experiences a harsh winter season with the lowest recorded temperature falling to -50 F, making it the third coldest city in the United States.