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 variable:

For plotting, year to start 20 years of plot

Color Ramp:

Reverse Colormap?

Image Pixel Size @100 DPI

Image Resolution (DPI) (50 to 500)

Select Output Format:

Plot Description:

This reports presents simple monthy and yearly summary statistics. The WYEAR column denotes the 'Water Year' total, which is defined for the period between 1 Oct and 30 Sep. For example, the 2009 WYEAR value represents the period between 1 Oct 2008 and 30 Sep 2009, the 2009 water year.

3 Generated Chart

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

4 Download Options

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IEM Daily Features using this plot

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