What is the Impact Factor of Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences is 3.30, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.737 (Q1) and an H-index of 201.

Who publishes Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences is published by American Meteorological Society. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,716 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences is "J. ATMOS. SCI" with common acronym "amsjas". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q1SCImago #1,871Hybrid

Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences

Acronym:amsjas

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Abbreviation (ISO):J. ATMOS. SCI

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Identifier (ISSN):0022-4928(Print)/1520-0469(Online)

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Publisher:American Meteorological Society

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Clarivate IF (2026)

3.3↑ +0.5

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):3.3

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.737

#1,871

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

201

201 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate16.7%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

228articles/year

5.81% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences (JAS) publishes basic research related to the physics, dynamics, and chemistry of the atmosphere of Earth and other planets, with emphasis on the quantitative and deductive aspects of the subject. The links provide detailed information for readers, authors, reviewers, and those who wish to submit a manuscript for consideration.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics96.4%Geology90.4%Geography89.6%Meteorology87.8%Atmospheric sciences72.9%Thermodynamics68.4%Mechanics63.5%Quantum mechanics63.5%Climatology61.1%Environmental science57.9%Oceanography51.2%Engineering44.3%Mathematics37.4%Computer science37.1%Astronomy36.2%Biology34.3%Optics33.1%Aerospace engineering31.8%Chemistry27.8%Organic chemistry23%Materials science22.2%Convection21.7%

Primary Research Areas

Geosciences Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences

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Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

METEOROLOGY & ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES

Rank53/114

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

METEOROLOGY & ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES

Rank52/114

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
METEOROLOGY & ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES	JCRSCIE	53/114	Q2
METEOROLOGY & ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES	JCISCIE	52/114	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF3.3

Articles / Year95

Total Citations13

2025

IF2.8

Articles / Year152

Total Citations170

2024

IF3

Articles / Year123

Total Citations416

2023

IF3.1

Articles / Year148

Total Citations1,056

2022

IF3.203

Articles / Year196

Total Citations2,180

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	3.3	95	13
2025	2.8	152	170
2024	3	123	416
2023	3.1	148	1,056
2022	3.203	196	2,180
2021	3.184	233	3,927
2020	3.194	224	5,037
2019	3.282	234	5,728
2018	3.159	230	6,933
2017	—	231	7,770
2016	—	245	11,531
2015	—	284	11,008

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #1,871Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1962-1967, 1969-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Earth and Planetary Sciences

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.737

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

3.19

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,716 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,505

3-Year Documents451

Citable Documents447

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate25.6%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Atmospheric ScienceQ1

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 16.7%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

3区 (Zone 3)Earth Sciences

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区METEOROLOGY & ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences (acronym: amsjas, abbr: J. ATMOS. SCI, ISSN: 0022-4928) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Geosciences, published by American Meteorological Society in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.30, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.737 (Q1), an H-index of 201.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Semimonthly, an annual output of approximately 228 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,716 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.