Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society Journal Citation Rate 2026
0003-0007
eISSN 1520-0477
American Meteorological Society
United States
Q1 Quartile Hybrid Top Tier
About Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society
Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society (BAMS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Atmospheric Science and Climate Science, published by American Meteorological Society in United States and in circulation since 1920, catalogued under ISSN 0003-0007 (e-ISSN 1520-0477). As of 2026, it has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 8.00 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a hybrid open-access model (APC ~$3500 USD).
Its reported acceptance rate is approximately 25.00%. Authors typically receive a first decision in around 60 days (Moderate).
Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 8.00, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Atmospheric Science research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society operates a hybrid open-access model — authors may pay an APC of approximately $3500 USD to make individual articles open access, while the rest remain subscription-only. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 60 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Bulletin of the American Meteorological …
- This journal has a competitive 25% acceptance rate. Ensure your methodology is rigorous and your contribution is clearly articulated.
- The average time from submission to first decision is 60 days, which is moderate for the field.
- Budget $3500 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Atmospheric Science, Climate Science, Meteorology. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0003-0007 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1520-0477 |
| Publisher | American Meteorological Society |
| Country | United States |
| Established | 1920 |
| APC / Cost | $3500 USD |
| Review Speed | ~60 days to first decision (Moderate) |
| Acceptance Rate | 25% |
In-depth profile & metrics
Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society is published by American Meteorological Society, based in United States and in publication since 1920. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3500.
In our subject taxonomy, Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society is classified under Atmospheric Science, Climate Science, Meteorology and Weather Forecasting.
For prospective authors, Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society reports a competitive acceptance rate of 25% and returns a first decision in about 60 days (moderate for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 8.000.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8.000 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Research Highlights
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