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 (STC000? are climate district, ST0000 state avg)

Variable to Plot

Aggregate Option

Image Pixel Size @100 DPI

Image Resolution (DPI) (50 to 500)

Select Output Format:

Plot Description:

This plot displays the monthly records or climatology for a station of your choice. The current month for the current day is not considered for the analysis, except for total precipitation.

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.

20 Jun 2023: Dubuque Monthly Precip
31 Aug 2021: Elma Monthly Precip Record
28 May 2020: Chicago Record May Precip
02 Nov 2018: Two Months in a Row
26 Sep 2018: Wettest Month for Waterloo
02 Oct 2017: Warmest Months
23 Oct 2015: Driest Months