Antarctic Sea Ice Area came within 85,200 sq km short of an all time record.   Sea Ice Area reached 16.14718 million sq km on day 282. This was the 7th highest of all time.

I normally do Sea Ice Extent, but Cryosphere uses Sea Ice Area.

Sea Ice Area had lagged Extent for most of the peak, but suddenly advanced after the normal maximum was reached. The maximum for 2013 was reached on day 282 which is 19 days later than the 2007 record.

2007 holds the record for most Sea Ice Area at 16.23238 million sq km.