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:

Month:

Variable to Plot:

Threshold (units of variable):

Threshold Option:

Scale X-Axis:

Image Pixel Size @100 DPI

Image Resolution (DPI) (50 to 500)

Select Output Format:

Plot Description:

Based on IEM archives of METAR reports, this application produces the hourly frequency of a temperature at or above or below a temperature thresold. This application tries to only consider the top of the hour reports.

3 Generated Chart

Based on recent timings, plot generation averages 5 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.

28 Jan 2025: Low January Relative Humidities
26 Dec 2024: Above Freezing in December
08 Mar 2023: Below 40 during March
11 Jun 2021: 90s During June
15 Nov 2019: November Hourly Temps
06 Dec 2018: 40+ in December
26 Apr 2017: 70+ in April
14 Jul 2015: 80 at 7 AM