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 (STC000? are climate district, ST0000 state avg)

Image Pixel Size @100 DPI

Image Resolution (DPI) (50 to 500)

Select Output Format:

Plot Description:

For each year, the average first and last date of a given temperature is computed. The values are then averaged and plotted to represent the period between these occurences and also the number of days represented by the period.

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.

10 Jun 2024: Expected First 90 This Week
14 Mar 2022: Early for first 70
02 Jun 2020: Expecting First 90 Today
06 Nov 2018: Period between High Temps
24 Aug 2017: Losing ~10 degrees per month
06 Oct 2015: 6 months till next 80?
10 Jun 2015: Period between Temps