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:

2 Configure Chart Options

Select Station

Which variable to plot?

Compute above or below average:

How to measure departure from average:

Absolute magnitude of departure expressed with previous:

Month Limiter

Express days as percentage or number of

Image Pixel Size @100 DPI

Image Resolution (DPI) (50 to 500)

Select Output Format:

Plot Description:

The frequency of days per year that the temperature was above/below average. Data is shown for the current year as well, so you should consider the representativity of that value when compared with other years with a full year's worth of data.

3 Generated Chart

Based on recent timings, plot generation averages 2 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 Jun 2024: Seven Degrees Above
20 Jul 2022: July Highs Above Average
09 Dec 2020: +20 Degree Days
09 Jul 2019: Low Temps Above Average
04 Dec 2017: Fall Highs Above Average
03 Dec 2015: Fall Days above Average
25 Sep 2015: Above Average Days
06 Apr 2015: Even Steven