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The coldest major city in the USA is Fairbanks, Alaska. Here’s why:
❄️ Fairbanks, Alaska
Winter Avg. Low: -16°F (-27°C)
Record Low: -66°F (-54°C)
Subarctic Climate: Dark, long winters with 21 hours of darkness in December.
Perpetual Frost: Some years, temps stay below freezing October–March.
Why Not Chicago or Boston?
Chicago: Avg. winter lows ~14°F (-10°C)—cold but not close to Fairbanks.
Boston: Coastal moderation keeps winters milder (~22°F/-6°C avg. low).
Fun Fact: Fairbanks residents plug in engine block heaters to keep cars from freezing solid! 🚗❄️
Bonus: The coldest recorded temp in the U.S. was -80°F (-62°C) in Prospect Creek, Alaska!