Geophysical Research Letters Journal Citation Rate 2026
0094-8276
eISSN 1944-8007
American Geophysical Union
US
Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About Geophysical Research Letters
Geophysical Research Letters (GRL) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Atmospheric Ozone and Climate and Climate variability and models, published by American Geophysical Union in US, catalogued under ISSN 0094-8276 (e-ISSN 1944-8007). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.00 (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 is fully open access.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 63 days.
Geophysical Research Letters Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Geophysical Research Letters has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.00, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Atmospheric Ozone and Climate 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.
As a fully open-access publication, Geophysical Research Letters makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 63 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Geophysical Research Letters 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 Geophysical Research Letters against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Geophysical Research Letters
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 63 days.
- This journal covers Atmospheric Ozone and Climate, Climate variability and models, Ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamics. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Geophysical Research Letters Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0094-8276 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1944-8007 |
| Publisher | American Geophysical Union |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~63 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Geophysical Research Letters is published by American Geophysical Union and based in United States. It publishes on an open-access basis.
In our subject taxonomy, Geophysical Research Letters is classified under Atmospheric Ozone and Climate, Climate variability and models, Ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamics and Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics.
For prospective authors, Geophysical Research Letters returns a first decision in about 63 days (longer for its field).
Its citation rate has fallen over the last 2 years, from 4.940 (2023) to 4.002 (2025).
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Citation Rate
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The impact factor has declined by 19% over the last 2 years (from 4.940 to 4.002). Researchers should monitor ongoing metrics before submission.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.002 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2024 | 5.200 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 4.940 | 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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