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

Plot all stations in state or single station:

Which state?

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

Select Month:

Select Day:

Image Pixel Size @100 DPI

Image Resolution (DPI) (50 to 500)

Select Output Format:

Plot Description:

This plot displays the distribution of observed daily high and low temperatures for a given day and given state or station. The dataset is fit with a simple normal distribution based on the simple population statistics.

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.

16 Aug 2023: August 16th Temps
02 Nov 2021: Clustering near Freezing
19 Jun 2020: Normal Distribution
07 Dec 2018: December 6th Temps
25 Apr 2017: High and Low Distributions
03 Jun 2015: Temperature Distributions
07 Oct 2014: Temperature Spreads
30 Apr 2009: Distribution of Highs
10 Sep 2008: Rarely this cold
14 Jul 2008: Lows in the 50s?
02 Apr 2008: Lows more definite
31 Oct 2007: 70s not uncommon
28 Jun 2007: Unusually cool
08 Nov 2005: 70+ not common
22 Mar 2005: Variability is normal