Weather and Forecasting Journal Citation Rate 2026
0882-8156
eISSN 1520-0434
American Meteorological Society
United States
Q2 Quartile Hybrid Established Impact
About Weather and Forecasting
Weather and Forecasting (WF) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Meteorology and Operational Meteorology, published by American Meteorological Society in United States and in circulation since 1986, catalogued under ISSN 0882-8156 (e-ISSN 1520-0434). As of 2026, it has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.50 (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 45.00%. Authors typically receive a first decision in around 60 days (Fast).
Weather and Forecasting Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Weather and Forecasting has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.50, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Meteorology 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.
Weather and Forecasting 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 60 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Weather and Forecasting 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 Weather and Forecasting against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Weather and Forecasting
- This journal has a competitive 45% acceptance rate. Ensure your methodology is rigorous and your contribution is clearly articulated.
- The average time from submission to first decision is 60 days, which is moderate for the field.
- Budget $3500 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Meteorology, Operational Meteorology, Weather Forecasting. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0882-8156 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1520-0434 |
| Publisher | American Meteorological Society |
| Country | United States |
| Established | 1986 |
| APC / Cost | $3500 USD |
| Review Speed | ~60 days to first decision (Fast) |
| Acceptance Rate | 45% |
In-depth profile & metrics
Weather and Forecasting is published by American Meteorological Society, based in United States and in publication since 1986. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3500.
In our subject taxonomy, Weather and Forecasting is classified under Meteorology, Operational Meteorology, Weather Forecasting and Weather Verification.
Weather and Forecasting is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
For prospective authors, Weather and Forecasting reports a competitive acceptance rate of 45% and returns a first decision in about 60 days (moderate for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.500.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.500 | 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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