Journal of Climate Citation Rate 2026
0894-8755
eISSN 1520-0442
American Meteorological Society
United States
Q1 Quartile Hybrid Established Impact
About Journal of Climate
Journal of Climate (JC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Atmospheric Science and Climate Science, published by American Meteorological Society in United States and in circulation since 1988, catalogued under ISSN 0894-8755 (e-ISSN 1520-0442). As of 2026, it has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.90 (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 30.00%. Authors typically receive a first decision in around 120 days (Moderate).
Journal of Climate Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Climate has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.90, 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.
Journal of Climate 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 120 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Climate 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 Climate against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Climate
- This journal has a competitive 30% acceptance rate. Ensure your methodology is rigorous and your contribution is clearly articulated.
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 120 days.
- Budget $3500 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Atmospheric Science, Climate Science, Oceanography. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0894-8755 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1520-0442 |
| Publisher | American Meteorological Society |
| Country | United States |
| Established | 1988 |
| APC / Cost | $3500 USD |
| Review Speed | ~120 days to first decision (Moderate) |
| Acceptance Rate | 30% |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Climate is published by American Meteorological Society, based in United States and in publication since 1988. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3500.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Climate is classified under Atmospheric Science, Climate Science and Oceanography.
For prospective authors, Journal of Climate reports a competitive acceptance rate of 30% and returns a first decision in about 120 days (longer for its field).
Its citation rate has held broadly steady over the last 1 years, from 4.655 (2023) to 4.900 (2024).
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has remained stable over the last 1 years (from 4.655 to 4.900), reflecting consistent citation performance.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.900 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 4.655 | 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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A Long-Term Hydrologically Based Dataset of Land Surface Fluxes and States for the Conterminous United States: Update and Extensions
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