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.

Reset App IEM Explorer (Simplified)

1 Select a Chart Type

Choose from available chart types:

2 Configure Chart Options

Select Station:

Which Routine Sounding:

Month Limiter

Which Statistical Aggregate to Plot:

Which Sounding Variable to Plot:

Which Pressure (hPa) level:

Should there be a quorum check before plotting?

Image Pixel Size @100 DPI

Image Resolution (DPI) (50 to 500)

Select Output Format:

Plot Description:

This plot presents a simple average of a given sounding variable of your choice. If the selected month period crosses a calendar year, the year shown is for the January included in the period.

The 'Select Station' option provides some 'virtual' stations that are spliced together archives of close by stations. For some locations, the place that the sounding is made has moved over the years..

Some derived parameters are a work-in-progress.

3 Generated Chart

Based on recent timings, plot generation averages 4 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.

12 Nov 2024: Fall Winds Aloft
28 Apr 2022: Windy Aloft Too
30 Jun 2020: Weak Flow
18 Jul 2018: High 500hPa Heights