Automated Data Plotter

This application dynamically generates many types of graphs. These graphs are derived from processing of various data sources done by the IEM. Please feel free to use these generated graphics in whatever way you wish. Reset App.


First, select a chart type::

Second, select specific chart options::

DescriptionValue
Show Monthly or Annual Averages
Select Map Region
Select State to Plot (when appropriate)
Map Plot/Contour View Option
Which Variable to Plot
Which Unit System to Use (GDD/SDD always english)
Enter threshold (where appropriate)
Period plotting option
Start Year (inclusive) of Period One:
End Year (inclusive) of Period One:
Start Year (inclusive) of Period Two:
End Year (inclusive) of Period Two:
Color Ramp:   Reverse Colormap?
Image Pixel Size @100 DPI
Image Resolution (DPI) (max 500)
Select Output Format:

Plot Description:

This map produces an analysis yearly averages. You can either plot the difference between two period of years or simply the years between the first period. This app is meant to address the question about changes in climate or just to produce a simple plot of yearly averages over some period of years.
View Data (as csv)   Download as Excel   Download as GeoJSON  
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