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)

Percentage of Monthly Precipitation on One Day

Image Pixel Size @100 DPI

Image Resolution (DPI) (50 to 500)

Select Output Format:

Plot Description:

Displays the number of times that a single day's precipitation was greater than some portion of the monthly total. The default settings provide the frequency of getting half of the month's precipitation within one 24 hour period.

3 Generated Chart

Based on recent timings, plot generation averages 2 seconds. Please wait while your chart is being generated...

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.

04 Dec 2023: 95% of Monthly Total
09 Feb 2022: 85% of month in one day
12 Jun 2020: One Big Rain Event
07 Sep 2018: 60% of Monthly Total
30 Nov 2016: 50% in a Day
03 Feb 2015: Besting the Month in One Day