InternationalTemperature Hits 100 F Degrees in Arctic Russian TownSavePrintAn outside thermometer shows 30 Celsius (86 F) around 11 p.m in Verkhoyansk, the Sakha Republic, about 2,900 miles northeast of Moscow, Russia, on June 21, 2020. Olga Burtseva via APThe Associated Press6/21/2020|Updated: 6/21/2020MOSCOW—A Siberian town with the world’s widest temperature range has recorded a new high amid a heat wave that is contributing to severe forest fires.The temperature in Verkhoyansk hit 100.4 F on Saturday, according to Pogoda i Klimat, a website that compiles Russian meteorological data.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Associated PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesUS Speedskater Jordan Stolz Wins the 1,000 Meters Gold in an Olympic-Record TimeFeb 11, 2026How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Feb. 11Feb 11, 2026Winter Olympics Recap: Shiffrin Out of the Medals Again, Klaebo Wins Another GoldFeb 10, 2026How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Feb. 10Feb 10, 2026Related TopicsArctic Russian Town
