What is the coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth?

The coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth was −89.2°C (−128.6°F) at the Soviet Union’s Vostok Station in Antarctica on July 21, 1983. This extreme cold was due to the continent’s high elevation, dry atmosphere, and polar location, which combine to trap cold air. Antarctica regularly experiences some of the coldest conditions on the planet, making it a unique environment for studying extreme weather and climate. Advanced technology is now used to monitor temperature changes in these remote regions.