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Global sea ice extent per month 1980-2022

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Bruna Alves,
Feb 16, 2023
In 2021, the global sea ice reached an extent of 24.72 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 February 2022 (in million square kilometers)

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Release date

March 2022

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

1980 to 2022

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