Science2026 Arctic sea ice minimum reportedly hits 4.6 million km²
A user says the September 2026 minimum was almost identical to 2025’s and 1.2 million km² above the record low set in 2012.
TLDR
On September 25, 2026, a user said the Arctic’s annual sea ice minimum had reached 4.6 million km²—almost the same as in 2025 and 1.2 million km² above the 2012 record low. The author says this makes 14 consecutive years with a minimum above 2012’s, using that comparison to criticize warnings about Arctic melting.
2026 Arctic sea ice minimum reportedly hits 4.6 million km²
A user says the September 2026 minimum was almost identical to 2025’s and 1.2 million km² above the record low set in 2012.
TLDR
On September 25, 2026, a user said the Arctic’s annual sea ice minimum had reached 4.6 million km²—almost the same as in 2025 and 1.2 million km² above the 2012 record low. The author says this makes 14 consecutive years with a minimum above 2012’s, using that comparison to criticize warnings about Arctic melting.
