Monthly Temperature Distributions — Free Ridgeline Plot Template
This template uses a Ridgeline Plot to stack monthly temperature distributions into overlapping curves, so you can compare how readings spread and shift from one month to the next at a glance. The sample data ships with four month-series whose values rise toward a mid-range peak (around 30-40 degrees) and taper at the cold and warm extremes, sketching the typical bell-like shape of daily temperatures within a month. It's a ready starting point for turning a year of climate readings into one clean, seasonal comparison.
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This template uses a Ridgeline Plot to stack monthly temperature distributions into overlapping curves, so you can compare how readings spread and shift from one month to the next at a glance. The sample data ships with four month-series whose values rise toward a mid-range peak (around 30-40 degrees) and taper at the cold and warm extremes, sketching the typical bell-like shape of daily temperatures within a month. It's a ready starting point for turning a year of climate readings into one clean, seasonal comparison.
It's a ready-made Ridgeline Plot you can open and edit in seconds — replace the sample numbers with your own, restyle it, and download a publication-ready image, all free and in your browser.
Template Data
This template ships with the sample data below. Open it in the editor to swap in your own figures:
| Month | Jan | Apr | Jul | Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 7 |
| 20 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 25 |
| 30 | 35 | 38 | 40 | 35 |
| 40 | 28 | 22 | 25 | 23 |
| 50 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
When to Use This Template
- Climate and environmental researchers comparing how daily temperature distributions widen or shift across the months of a year
- Meteorology and earth-science students building a clear seasonal temperature visual for a lab report or poster
- Science communicators and educators illustrating how a region's monthly temperature spread changes between winter and summer
How to Use It
- Open the template — click "Open This Template in the Editor" to load it with its sample data.
- Edit the data — type your own labels and values, or paste a column straight from a spreadsheet.
- Customize & export — pick colors, add a title, then download as PNG, SVG, or PDF. No signup, no watermark.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I replace the sample temperatures with my own monthly readings?
Yes. Click "Open in editor" and edit the data table directly in your browser. Add a row or series for each month, paste in your own temperature values, and the ridgeline curves update live. You can also recolor each month's ridge and rename labels, then export when you're done.
Is this template free, and how do I export the finished chart?
It's completely free with no signup or account required. Everything runs in your browser, and you can export the finished ridgeline plot as a PNG, SVG, or PDF for reports, slides, or print.
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