7Barrow (Utqiagvik), United States

Located in Alaska, Utqiagvik (formerly known as Barrow) experiences long, freezing winters.

The average winter temperature hovers around -20°C (-4°F). The city is known for its polar night, a complete darkness lasting about two months yearly. Despite the cold, the native Iñupiat community has lived here for centuries.

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