For 8.8.2020, the NSIDC northern hemisphere sea ice area single daily value is 3.473803 millions of square kilometers. This is a decrease of 13,048 square kilometers from the previous day.
The change from the previous daily value, over the past five days are as follows:
-73,057 (8.4)
-780 (8.5)
-30,586 (8.6)
-4,347 (8.7)
-13,048 (8.8 )
Area losses continue to be below average. With the daily extent loss of -115, compaction increased on this day.
Area is in 2nd place for the date, and may fall to fourth place within the next 2 - 3 days.