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.
1 Select a Chart Type
2 Configure Chart Options
Plot Description:
This chart displays the number of hourly observations each month that reported measurable precipitation. Sites are able to report trace amounts, but those reports are not considered in hopes of making the long term climatology comparable.
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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.
- 28 May 2025: Ames Precip Hours
- 20 Jul 2023: Lacking Precip Hours
- 01 Oct 2021: Low Precipitation Hours
- 23 Apr 2020: April Precip Hours
- 06 Sep 2018: September Precip Hours
- 01 Mar 2018: February Precip Hours
- 21 Jun 2016: Just Five Hours this June
- 24 Dec 2015: December Precip Hours
- 29 May 2015: Monthly Precip Hours
- 19 Sep 2014: Monthly Hours of Precip
- 18 Sep 2013: Precip Hours