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)

Select Year-to-Date End Date (inclusive):

(YYYY/mm/dd)

Additional Year to Compare:

Variable to Plot:

Range #1 (inclusive, space separated)

Range #2 (inclusive, space separated)

Range #3 (inclusive, space separated)

Range #4 (inclusive, space separated)

Range #5 (inclusive, space separated)

Image Pixel Size @100 DPI

Image Resolution (DPI) (50 to 500)

Select Output Format:

Plot Description:

This application plots frequencies of a variable of your choice for five bins of your choice. These five bins represent inclusive ranges and may overlap, if so desired. The range entries below are in units of inches or Fahrenheit where appropriate. The date selection sets the year-to-date period used for each year.

Updated 17 March 2021: The range parameters were updated to be space delimited so to allow negative numbers to be used.

3 Generated Chart

Based on recent timings, plot generation averages 2 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.

04 Sep 2024: Doing well for 70s
02 Dec 2022: Partitioning of Highs
18 Mar 2021: High Temp Ranges
05 May 2020: Doing well for 60s
24 Sep 2018: Plenty of Warm Highs
06 Jun 2017: Fourth 90+
05 Jun 2013: Running short on days