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)

Which value to plot:

Color Ramp:

Reverse Colormap?

Image Pixel Size @100 DPI

Image Resolution (DPI) (50 to 500)

Select Output Format:

Plot Description:

This chart presents the start or end date of the warmest 91 day period each year.

3 Generated Chart

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

CSV Data Excel Download

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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.

10 May 2024: Soon to be Summer
22 May 2023: Summer is Nigh
19 May 2021: Awaiting Summer
26 Jul 2019: Plenty of Summer Left
11 Aug 2017: More time for summer
01 Oct 2015: Ended Summer on Time
28 May 2015: Start of Summer
02 Sep 2014: End of Summer