Antarctica had a cooler winter, while the rest of the world warmed

Compared to historical averages, temperatures in parts of Antarctica were colder from June through August 2021 — though most of the rest of the world was warmer.

Note: Average surface temperatures for 2021 are compared to a base period of 1951 to 1980.

Source: NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies

Graphic: John Keefe, CNN