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:

Percentage of Years within Temperature Range from Averages (#22)

2 Configure Chart Options

Select Station (STC000? are climate district, ST0000 state avg)

[IATAME] Ames Area [1893-01-01 till now]

Lower Bound (F) of Temperature Range

Upper Bound (F) of Temperature Range

Image Pixel Size @100 DPI

Image Resolution (DPI) (50 to 500)

Select Output Format:

Plot Description:

This plot displays the frequency of a daily high or low temperature being within a certain bounds of the long term NCEI climatology for the location.

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.

21 Mar 2024: High/Low Frequency Difference
21 Mar 2022: Great First Day of Spring
14 Jul 2020: +3 Degrees and Warmer
10 Dec 2018: Within Five Degrees
05 May 2017: Within Two Degrees
24 Jun 2015: Close to Average
30 Sep 2014: Close to Average is Uncommon