Exploring the Record-Breaking Lowest Temperature Ever Recorded in the Northern Hemisphere

On December 22, 1991, the lowest temperature ever recorded in the Northern Hemisphere was documented in Greenland, specifically near the summit of the Greenland Ice Sheet. This extreme temperature plummeted to an astonishing −69.6 °C (−93.3 °F), marking a significant meteorological event in the region. The Greenland Ice Sheet, which covers approximately 1.7 million square kilometers, plays a crucial role in the Earth's climate system and is a key indicator of climate change. In contrast, the average daily temperatures in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, range from −5.1 °C to 9.9 °C (22.8 °F to 49.8 °F) throughout the year, highlighting the stark differences in climate across the island. The record low temperature serves as a reminder of the extreme conditions that can occur in polar regions and underscores the importance of ongoing climate research in understanding these phenomena. #Mooflife #MomentOfLife #Greenland #NorthernHemisphere #RecordLowTemperature #GreenlandIceSheet #ClimateChange