Weather Climate and Society

metrics 2024

Advancing Understanding of Weather's Societal Impact

Introduction

Weather Climate and Society, published by the American Meteorological Society, serves as a leading journal in the interdisciplinary intersection of atmospheric sciences and social sciences. With an ISSN of 1948-8327 and an E-ISSN of 1948-8335, this journal emphasizes the impacts of weather and climate on societal dynamics. Since its inception in 2009, it has gained recognition for its scholarly contributions, achieving a respectable Q3 ranking in Atmospheric Science and Global and Planetary Change, and a notable Q2 ranking in Social Sciences (miscellaneous) as of 2023. Located in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, the journal is committed to fostering a comprehensive understanding of how climatic factors influence human behavior and decision-making. With access options available for researchers and institutions, Weather Climate and Society is an essential resource for academics and professionals dedicated to exploring the critical interplay between weather, climate, and societal frameworks.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.53
Journal Impact Factor1.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.40
H-Index49
Journal IF Without Self1.90
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.36
Influence0.58
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life6.00
Citing Half Life7.40
JCI0.45
Total Documents706
WOS Total Citations1629
SCIMAGO Total Citations4037
SCIMAGO SELF Citations460
Scopus Journal Rank0.53
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.92
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.04
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.35

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Social Sciences (miscellaneous) in Social Sciences
Rank #124/604
Percentile 79.47
Quartile Q1
Atmospheric Science in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #85/148
Percentile 42.57
Quartile Q3
Global and Planetary Change in Environmental Science
Rank #70/120
Percentile 41.67
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Rank 121/182
Percentile 33.80
Quartile Q3
METEOROLOGY & ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
Rank 77/110
Percentile 30.50
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Rank 134/184
Percentile 27.17
Quartile Q3
METEOROLOGY & ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
Rank 82/110
Percentile 25.45
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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