Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences Citation Rate 2026
0022-4928
eISSN 1520-0469
American Meteorological Society
United States
Q1 Quartile Hybrid Established Impact
About Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences
Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences (JAS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Atmospheric Science and Climate Science, published by American Meteorological Society in United States and in circulation since 1944, catalogued under ISSN 0022-4928 (e-ISSN 1520-0469). As of 2026, it has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.00 (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 35.00%. Authors typically receive a first decision in around 90 days (Moderate).
Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.00, 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.
Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences 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 90 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences 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 the Atmospheric Sciences against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences
- This journal has a competitive 35% acceptance rate. Ensure your methodology is rigorous and your contribution is clearly articulated.
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 90 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) | 0022-4928 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1520-0469 |
| Publisher | American Meteorological Society |
| Country | United States |
| Established | 1944 |
| APC / Cost | $3500 USD |
| Review Speed | ~90 days to first decision (Moderate) |
| Acceptance Rate | 35% |
| h-index | 336 |
| Total Works | 14,040 |
| Total Citations | 893,873 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 1.56 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences is published by American Meteorological Society, based in United States and in publication since 1944. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3500.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences is classified under Atmospheric Science, Climate Science and Meteorology.
Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences 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 the Atmospheric Sciences reports a competitive acceptance rate of 35% and returns a first decision in about 90 days (longer for its field).
OpenAlex records 14,040 works that have together drawn 893,873 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 336; its citation rate has held broadly steady over the last 1 years, from 3.040 (2023) to 3.000 (2024); OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 1.56.
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Live Indexing Status
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has remained stable over the last 1 years (from 3.040 to 3.000), reflecting consistent citation performance.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.000 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 3.040 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 150 | 144 |
| 2024 | 123 | 393 |
| 2023 | 148 | 1,004 |
| 2022 | 196 | 2,113 |
| 2021 | 233 | 3,843 |
| 2020 | 224 | 4,940 |
| 2019 | 234 | 5,580 |
| 2018 | 230 | 6,749 |
| 2017 | 231 | 7,697 |
| 2016 | 245 | 11,407 |
| 2015 | 284 | 10,892 |
| 2014 | 262 | 13,753 |
Journal at a Glance
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