Automated Data Plotter

This application dynamically generates many types of graphs derived from various IEM data sources. Feel free to use these generated graphics in whatever way you wish.

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1 Select a Chart Type

Choose from available chart types:

2 Configure Chart Options

Select Station (STC000? are climate district, ST0000 state avg)

Select which half of year

Image Pixel Size @100 DPI

Image Resolution (DPI) (50 to 500)

Select Output Format:

Plot Description:

This plot analyzes the number of steps down in low temperature during the fall season and the number of steps up in high temperature during the spring season. These steps are simply having a newer colder low or warmer high for the season to date period.

3 Generated Chart

Based on recent timings, plot generation averages 2 seconds. Please wait while your chart is being generated...

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IEM Daily Features using this plot

The IEM Daily Features found on this website often utilize plots found on this application. Here is a listing of features referencing this plot type.

16 Oct 2024: Ames Step-Downs
21 Nov 2022: Cedar Rapids Step-downs
08 Mar 2021: Cedar Rapids Step-ups
10 Mar 2020: Right Time for Step-ups
27 Mar 2019: Stepping Up the Highs
08 Sep 2017: Setting new coolest lows
30 Sep 2015: Stepping Down