‘Snow’ is a strange thing for many people living in tropical countries. But in the colder regions, snowfall is a common phenomenon. And some countries of them are facing annoying snowfall annually. It happens because of their significance in geographical location. In this article, we are going to tell you about the five snowiest cities in the world.
Quebec – Canada
Quebec, the capital city of Quebec province, Canada, receives an average annual snowfall of 124 inches (314 cm). During the winter season, the temperature can go as low as -36 degrees Celsius and snowfall usually starts in November and lasts until April. At the peak of this period, there are snow sports carnivals held here. And thousands of tourists are coming to Quebec during that time to participate in those snow sports events.
St. John’s – Canada
St. John’s is the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is the fourth snowiest city in the world, with an average annual snowfall of 131 inches (332 cm). However, this snowfall falls with the high wind, so they don’t accumulate much on the ground.
In addition to snow, St. John’s is also famous for ice rains. February is the coldest month of this city, and the average daily temperature is about -8.6 degrees Celsius on that month.
Toyoma – Japan
Toyama, located on the island of Honshu, Japan, receives 143 inches (363 centimeters) of snowfall per year. Generally, this city has a humid subtropical climate, but the city receives heavy snowfall during the winters between December and March. The reason for the heavy snowfall during the winter season is the proximity to the sea and the location of the Japanese “snow belt.”And also, in the summer, the temperature can be as high as 40 degrees Celsius. The city of Toyoma is also famous for snow sports.
Sapporo – Japan
Sapporo, of the Hokkaido Island, Japan has gone to the record books as the third snowiest city in the world. It is the fourth most populous city in Japan. In summer, the temperature can be as much as 36 degrees Celsius, but during the winter months, it receives 191 inches (485 cm) of snowfall.
Japan is the first Asian country to host the Winter Olympics. That was in 1972. The annual snow sports festivals are held here in February, and there is a big ice replica competition also.
Aomori – Japan
Japan is also home to the world’s snowiest city. It is located to the north of Honshu Island. Each year, the city experiences heavy snowfall, an average of 312 inches (792 cm). Most of this snow falls between November and April. During the peak of the winter season, you can see snow layers with meters of height, on both sides of the cleared road.
This unusual snowfall of the Aomori is due to its unique geographical location. It is located between the Hakkoda Mountains and the Gulf of Mutsu.
