Antarctic sea ice levels were at a record low in 2023

Sea ice extent, km2, millions

20

All other years

1979-2022

2024

15

2023

Lowest

ice extent

1979-1990

average

10

5

0

Jan

Mar

May

Jul

Sep

Nov

20

2024

15

1979-1990

average

All other years

1979-2022

2023

Lowest

ice extent

10

5

0

Jan

Mar

May

Jul

Sep

Nov

Guardian graphic. Source: Noaa, National Snow and Ice Data Centre