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RECORD COLD TEMPERATURES IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE IN JULY-AUGUST 2026 Antarctica has recorded the coldest temperatures on Earth, with Concordia Station dropping to -84.1°C (-119.4°F) in mid-July, marking the lowest global temperature since 2012. This extreme cold persists as the continent experiences its deep winter, with the South Pole continuing a significant cold streak and temperatures remaining well below -80°C. Patagonia and Southern Chile have also seen rare cold snaps, with temperatures plunging below -20°C. Additionally, the High Arctic is experiencing its coldest summer on record so far, contrasting sharply with the extreme heat elsewhere in the Northern Hemisphere. Other notable cold records in August 2026 include: Greenland: East Grip recorded -29.8°C (-21.6°F), the coldest temperature in the Northern Hemisphere for August. Southern Africa: While generally experiencing unseasonable warmth, some highland areas have faced unusual temperature fluctuations, though the primary focus has been on record heat. New Zealand: Recent reports indicate that New Zealand has smashed all-time cold records, adding to the global picture of extreme temperature variations. Russian Far East: A significant cold snap did occur in Russia's Far East earlier in the month. On or around August 10, 2026, Arctic cold swept across the region, breaking at least 17 cold records. Verkhoyansk: This historic "Pole of Cold" recorded a biting -8.2°C (17.2°F), setting a new benchmark for the station which has 141 years of data. So the idea of "global warming" in July and August 2026 is completely false.