5 Coldest Countries in the World

In this article, we discuss the 5 coldest countries in the world. If you want to check our comprehensive analysis of the climate classification system, go directly to the 25 Coldest Countries in the World.

5. Kyrgyz Republic

Mean Annual Temperature: 35.9°F

Kyrgyz Republic, informally called Kyrgyzstan, is another landlocked Central Asian country and is ranked 5th on the list of 25 coldest countries in the world. Kyrgyzstan is characterized by a continental climate with mildly warm summers and very cold winters. 

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4. Norway

Mean Annual Temperature: 35.2°F

Another Nordic country to make it to the list is Norway. Most of the country is characterized by a subarctic climate with the mountainous region having a Polar Tundra climate. The country remains somewhat cold year-round with July registering an average temperature of only 65°F and January is the coldest month, with an average temperature of 26.6°F. 

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3. Mongolia

Mean Annual Temperature: 33.1°F

Mongolia is a landlocked country in Northeast Asia. The country is characterized by an arid continental climate with brief summers and long and very cold winters. The average temperature in winters in the country is sub-freezing while they remain low but above freezing for the rest of the year. 

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2. Russia

Mean Annual Temperature: 21.9°F

Russia is a large country spanning the continents of Asia and Europe. However, despite its huge size, the country has somewhat of a homogeneous climate due to being located in the North. Russia is characterized by continental climate with brief mild summers and long and very cold, snowy, and frosty winters. January is when it gets the coldest in Russia with the average temperature being 18°F for the month. 

1. Canada

Mean Annual Temperature: 20.5°F

Canada tops the list of the 25 coldest countries in the world. It’s located in North America. Most of the country is characterized by the Subarctic climate. The northern parts of the country have a Polar Tundra climate and the southern part features a continental climate. The climate profile of Canada makes it a very cold country with only central and southern parts of the country experiencing summers that are relatively mild. January is the coldest month in the country. 

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