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:

Threshold Temperature (F)

Stretch of Hours Above Threshold

Stretch of Hours Below Threshold

Image Pixel Size @100 DPI

Image Resolution (DPI) (50 to 500)

Select Output Format:

Plot Description:

This plot uses hourly 4 inch depth soil temperature observations from the ISU Soil Moisture Network. It first plots the first period each year that the soil temperature was at or above a threshold degrees for at least X number of hours. It then plots any subsequent periods below 50 degrees for that year.

3 Generated Chart

Based on recent timings, plot generation averages 10 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.

20 May 2024: Avoided May Cold
29 Apr 2016: Soil Periods