Editor's Comparative Analysis
When choosing between Weather and Forecasting and Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences, researchers should consider the trade-off between prestige (Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences leads with an IF of 3.00) and publication speed.
Weather and Forecasting is published in United States, while Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences is headquartered in United States. Both titles are verified via the JournalsHub Live Indexing Tracker for 2026.
| Academic Metric | Weather and Forecasting | Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Publisher | American Meteorological Society | American Meteorological Society |
| Country of Origin | United States | United States |
| Established | 1986 | 1944 |
| Editor-in-Chief | See Website | See Website |
| Scientific Influence | ||
| Current Impact Factor |
2.50
|
3.00
|
| Indexing Status |
OpenAlex
|
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| Review Speed (Decision) |
60 days
Standard
|
90 days
Standard
|
| Acceptance Rate | 45.00% | 35.00% |
| 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 the Atmospheric Sciences
Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences 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 0022-4928. With …
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