Editor's Comparative Analysis
When choosing between Journal of Climate and Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology, researchers should consider the trade-off between prestige (Journal of Climate leads with an IF of 4.90) and publication speed.
Journal of Climate is published in United States, while Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology is headquartered in United States. Both titles are verified via the JournalsHub Live Indexing Tracker for 2026.
| Academic Metric | Journal of Climate | Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Publisher | American Meteorological Society | American Meteorological Society |
| Country of Origin | United States | United States |
| Established | 1988 | 1962 |
| Editor-in-Chief | See Website | See Website |
| Scientific Influence | ||
| Current Impact Factor |
4.90
|
2.60
|
| Indexing Status |
|
OpenAlex
|
| Review Speed (Decision) |
120 days
Standard
|
70 days
Standard
|
| Acceptance Rate | 30.00% | 42.00% |
| Access & Publication Fees | ||
| Open Access Type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| APC Fee (Estimated) | $3,500.00 | $3,500.00 |
Historical Impact Factor Comparison
About Journal of Climate
Journal of Climate is a prominent academic journal specializing in Atmospheric Science, Climate Science and Oceanography. Published by American Meteorological Society in United States, the journal serves as an essential platform for researchers to share high-quality scholarly work. It is a subscription-based publication identified by ISSN 0894-8755. With a current …
View Full ProfileAbout Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology
Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology is a prominent academic journal specializing in Atmospheric Science, Climate Science and Meteorology. Published by American Meteorological Society in United States, the journal serves as an essential platform for researchers to share high-quality scholarly work. It is a subscription-based publication identified by ISSN 1558-8424. …
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