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 metric to plot

Compute records over which time interval

Image Pixel Size @100 DPI

Image Resolution (DPI) (50 to 500)

Select Output Format:

Plot Description:

This chart shows the margin by which a new daily high and low temperatures record beat the previously set record. Ties are not presented on this plot.

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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.

02 Feb 2024: Waterloo's 9 Degree Beat
04 Oct 2023: Sioux City New Records
28 Dec 2021: Record Smashing
09 Sep 2020: Five Degree Cold High Beat
05 Mar 2019: 9 Degree Beat
28 May 2018: Eight Degree Beat
06 Mar 2017: Mostly Record Highs
03 Mar 2014: Smashing Record Lows