Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology Citation Rate 2026
1558-8424
eISSN 1558-8432
American Meteorological Society
United States
Q2 Quartile Hybrid Established Impact
About Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology
Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology (JAMC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Atmospheric Science and Climate Science, published by American Meteorological Society in United States and in circulation since 1962, catalogued under ISSN 1558-8424 (e-ISSN 1558-8432). As of 2026, it has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.60 (Q2 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 42.00%. Authors typically receive a first decision in around 70 days (Moderate).
Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.60, placing it in the Q2 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.
Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology 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 70 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology 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 Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Applied Meteorology and …
- This journal has a competitive 42% acceptance rate. Ensure your methodology is rigorous and your contribution is clearly articulated.
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 70 days.
- 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) | 1558-8424 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1558-8432 |
| Publisher | American Meteorological Society |
| Country | United States |
| Established | 1962 |
| APC / Cost | $3500 USD |
| Review Speed | ~70 days to first decision (Moderate) |
| Acceptance Rate | 42% |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology is published by American Meteorological Society, based in United States and in publication since 1962. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3500.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology is classified under Atmospheric Science, Climate Science and Meteorology.
Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
For prospective authors, Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology reports a competitive acceptance rate of 42% and returns a first decision in about 70 days (longer for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.600.
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Citation Rate
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.600 | 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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