The Arctic Just Experienced Its Warmest Year on Record
The Arctic experienced its warmest recorded year (Oct 2024–Sep 2025), with record-low sea ice extent, drastic loss of old ice, and increased precipitation.
Arctic sees hottest year since 1900 as climate crisis continues
Arctic surface air temperatures from October 2024 to September 2025 were the warmest since 1900, with record low winter sea ice and sharply reduced snow cover.