Editor's Comparative Analysis
When choosing between Weather, Climate, and Society and Journal of Climate, researchers should consider the trade-off between prestige (Journal of Climate leads with an IF of 4.90) and publication speed.
Weather, Climate, and Society is published in United States, while Journal of Climate is headquartered in United States. Both titles are verified via the JournalsHub Live Indexing Tracker for 2026.
| Academic Metric | Weather, Climate, and Society | Journal of Climate |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Publisher | American Meteorological Society | American Meteorological Society |
| Country of Origin | United States | United States |
| Established | 2009 | 1988 |
| Editor-in-Chief | See Website | See Website |
| Scientific Influence | ||
| Current Impact Factor |
2.30
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4.90
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| Indexing Status |
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| Review Speed (Decision) |
90 days
Standard
|
120 days
Standard
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| Acceptance Rate | 35.00% | 30.00% |
| Access & Publication Fees | ||
| Open Access Type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| APC Fee (Estimated) | $3,500.00 | $3,500.00 |
Historical Impact Factor Comparison
About Weather, Climate, and Society
Weather, Climate, and Society is a prominent academic journal specializing in Climate Science, Impact-Based Forecasting and Natural Hazards. 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 1948-8327. With …
View Full ProfileAbout 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 …
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