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How many degrees Celsius was the coldest temperature ever measured on Earth?

Minus 89.2

Background

The coldest temperature on Earth was measured in Antarctica at Vostok Station. It went down to minus 89.2 degrees Celsius. In such cold, warm water in the air turns into ice crystals right away. Even the thickest winter coat would not be enough.

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