Global sea ice extent per month 1980-2024

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Erick Burgueño Salas,
Aug 7, 2024
In 2023, the global sea ice reached an extent of 23.93 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 2024 (in million square kilometers)

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August 2024

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Worldwide

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January 1980 to June 2024

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