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:

Hourly Analysis Maps of ASOS/METAR Stations (#192)

2 Configure Chart Options

Select plot extent type:

Select WFO: (ignored if plotting state)

[DMX] Des Moines [ till now]

Select State: (ignored if plotting wfo)

Select statistic to plot:

Remove any plotted values above threshold:

Remove any plotted values below threshold:

Valid Analysis Time (UTC)

Color Ramp:

gray

Reverse Colormap?

Image Pixel Size @100 DPI

Image Resolution (DPI) (50 to 500)

Select Output Format:

Plot Description:

Generates analysis maps of ASOS station data.

3 Generated Chart

CSV Data Excel Download

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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.

07 Apr 2025: Pleasant April Afternoon
19 Jul 2023: Remarkable July Day
22 Jun 2021: Chilly June Morning
18 Jul 2019: Saved by MCS