World Report: January 30, 1998 Vol.3 No.15
- This Issue:
- Table of Contents
- Cover Story
- Cover Story - Spanish Version
- Mini-Lesson
- Comprehension Quiz
- Teacher's Guide and Worksheets
Top 5 Lowest Temperatures In The World
Think your town just can't get any c-c-c-colder this winter? Don't complain. Temperatures in the United States probably won't drop as low as they do in Antarctica. There the average winter day is around -70°F. Even summer days in Antarctica chill the bones: 0°F is considered warm! Here's a look at the lowest temperatures (in degrees Fahrenheit) ever recorded around the world:
1. Vostok, Antarctica
-129°, July 1983
2. Verkhoyansk/Oimekon, Russia
-90°, February 1933
3. Northice, Greenland
-87°, January 1954
4. Snag, Yukon, Canada
-81°, February 1947
5. Prospect Creek, Endicott Mountains, Alaska
-80°, January 1971
Source: 1998 Information Please Almanac
