Editor's Comparative Analysis
When choosing between Weather and Forecasting and Journal of Hydrometeorology, researchers should consider the trade-off between prestige (Journal of Hydrometeorology leads with an IF of 3.10) and publication speed.
Weather and Forecasting is published in United States, while Journal of Hydrometeorology is headquartered in United States. Both titles are verified via the JournalsHub Live Indexing Tracker for 2026.
| Academic Metric | Weather and Forecasting | Journal of Hydrometeorology |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Publisher | American Meteorological Society | American Meteorological Society |
| Country of Origin | United States | United States |
| Established | 1986 | 2000 |
| Editor-in-Chief | See Website | See Website |
| Scientific Influence | ||
| Current Impact Factor |
2.50
|
3.10
|
| Indexing Status |
OpenAlex
|
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| Review Speed (Decision) |
60 days
Standard
|
80 days
Standard
|
| Acceptance Rate | 45.00% | 40.00% |
| Access & Publication Fees | ||
| Open Access Type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| APC Fee (Estimated) | $3,500.00 | $3,500.00 |
Historical Impact Factor Comparison
About Weather and Forecasting
Weather and Forecasting is a prominent academic journal specializing in Meteorology, Operational Meteorology, Weather Forecasting and Weather Verification. 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 0882-8156. With …
View Full ProfileAbout Journal of Hydrometeorology
Journal of Hydrometeorology is a prominent academic journal specializing in Climate Science, Hydrology 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 1525-755X. With a current impact …
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