Journal of Hydrometeorology Citation Rate 2026
1525-755X
eISSN 1525-7541
American Meteorological Society
United States
Q2 Quartile Hybrid
About Journal of Hydrometeorology
Journal of Hydrometeorology (JH) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Climate Science and Hydrology, published by American Meteorological Society in United States and in circulation since 2000, catalogued under ISSN 1525-755X (e-ISSN 1525-7541). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.97 (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 40.00%. Authors typically receive a first decision in around 80 days (Moderate).
Journal of Hydrometeorology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Hydrometeorology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.97, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Climate 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 Hydrometeorology 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 80 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Hydrometeorology 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 Hydrometeorology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Hydrometeorology
- This journal has a competitive 40% acceptance rate. Ensure your methodology is rigorous and your contribution is clearly articulated.
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 80 days.
- Budget $3500 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Climate Science, Hydrology, Meteorology. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1525-755X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1525-7541 |
| Publisher | American Meteorological Society |
| Country | United States |
| Established | 2000 |
| APC / Cost | $3500 USD |
| Review Speed | ~80 days to first decision (Moderate) |
| Acceptance Rate | 40% |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Hydrometeorology is published by American Meteorological Society, based in United States and in publication since 2000. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3500.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Hydrometeorology is classified under Climate Science, Hydrology and Meteorology.
For prospective authors, Journal of Hydrometeorology reports a competitive acceptance rate of 40% and returns a first decision in about 80 days (longer for its field).
Its citation rate has fallen over the last 1 years, from 3.100 (2024) to 1.969 (2025).
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has declined by 36% over the last 1 years (from 3.100 to 1.969). Researchers should monitor ongoing metrics before submission.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.969 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2024 | 3.100 | 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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