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

Start Date (inclusive):

(YYYY/mm/dd)

End Date (inclusive):

(YYYY/mm/dd)

Growing Degree Day Base (F)

Growing Degree Day Ceiling (F)

Compare with year (optional):

Compare with year (optional)

Which Charts to Show in Plot

Image Pixel Size @100 DPI

Image Resolution (DPI) (50 to 500)

Select Output Format:

Plot Description:

This plot presents accumulated totals and departures of growing degree days, precipitation and stress degree days. Leap days are not considered for this plot. The light blue area represents the range of accumulated values based on the climatology for the site. The climatology is based on the closest nearby long-term climate site.

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.

25 Sep 2024: GDDs like last year
27 Dec 2022: Wrapping up 2022
11 May 2021: Increasing GDD Deficits
26 Jun 2020: Made up the GDD deficit
20 Dec 2018: No Precip Since Second
12 May 2011: Some needed rain for Ames