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:

Month warmer/wetter than other Month for Year (#36)

2 Configure Chart Options

Select Station (STC000? are climate district, ST0000 state avg)

[IA0200] AMES-8-WSW [1893-01-01 till now]

Which Variable to Compare

Include Current Month?

Image Pixel Size @100 DPI

Image Resolution (DPI) (50 to 500)

Select Output Format:

Plot Description:

This plot summarizes the frequency of one month being warmer/wetter than another month for that calendar year.

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.

14 Nov 2024: November wetter than
01 Mar 2024: February warmer than March
11 Apr 2022: March Warmer Than...
28 Jul 2020: July Usually Wins
13 Aug 2018: August besting July
18 Sep 2017: September warmer than August
17 Aug 2015: August warmer than July
05 Dec 2014: One month warmer than another