Global sea ice extent per month 1980-2023

Published by
Erick Burgueño Salas,
Oct 24, 2023
In 2022, the global sea ice reached an extent of 24.77 million square kilometers in November. In 1980, the sea ice extent was 27.51 million square kilometers during the same month. As one of the polar climate system's critical components, sea ice extent has decreased over time due to global warming.

Average monthly global sea ice extent from January 1980 to June 2023 (in million square kilometers)

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October 2023

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

January 1980 to September 2023

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