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. The IEM Explorer application offers a simplified frontend to some of these autoplots.


First, select a chart type::


Second, select specific chart options::

Show Monthly, Annual or Custom Defined Period Averages
Inclusive Start Day (select custom period above)
(mm/dd)
Inclusive End Day (select custom period above)
(mm/dd)
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) (50 to 500)
Select Output Format:

Plot Description:

This autoplot can either produce a plot of averages for a given period or annual over a period of years; or a difference between a second set of years. Autoplot 97 is a similar plot and perhaps more useful for some users than this one.

Based on a sampling of recent timings for this application, plot generation time has averaged 21 seconds. Hold on for the plot is generating now!


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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.