Journal profile · Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Advances in Atmospheric Sciences
ISSN 0256-1530 · eISSN 1861-9533 · Science Press · PEOPLES R CHINA · Bimonthly · Founded 1984
Advances in Atmospheric Sciences: CAS Zone 1 · Earth Sciences (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 4.88; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,590; median 141 days to acceptance (82 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: about 50%; 198 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Advances in Atmospheric Sciences is published by Science Press and is in Zone 1 of Earth Sciences in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Climate variability and models, Meteorological Phenomena and Simulations and Tropical and Extratropical Cyclones Research, together about 50.9% of its articles. Its main subfields are Atmospheric Science and Global and Planetary Change. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
MissionAdvances in Atmospheric Sciences (AAS) is dedicated to publishing original, cutting-edge research in atmospheric dynamics, physics, and chemistry, and in coupled Earth-system processes involving the atmosphere. The journal aims to advance atmospheric science, serve the global scientific community in atmospheric science and related fields, and support the achievement of sustainable development goals. PositioningAAS distinguishes itself by selectively publishing original, innovative research and contributions in a variety of formats that emphasize fundamental, cutting-edge, and interdisciplinary research. We also provide tailored author services that aim to maximize the international visibility and impact of the contributions. FocusThe journal prioritizes studies that offer fundamental scientific insight; develop or utilize innovative research methods; combine theory, observations, and modeling; advance weather, climate, and Earth system prediction; or reveal generalized principles. AAS publishes interdisciplinary research at the intersection of atmospheric science and other natural and social sciences, and encourages submissions on major national or international research programs and collaborative projects. Submissions that document advanced modeling systems or new datasets are also welcome. Article TypesAAS publishes original full-length research articles and shorter research letters, comments and replies on articles published in AAS, data papers, news & views (research highlights/ project progresses/ meeting summaries), review papers, and perspectives/outlooks. Core TopicsAAS covers topics including, but not limited to:• Innovative applications of new knowledge and theories from mathematics, physics, chemistry, and other disciplines to theoretical and experimental studies of Earth and planetary atmospheres.• Theoretical, modeling and observational studies, and the forecasting/prediction of weather, climate, and physical-chemical processes across all spatiotemporal scales within the Earth system.• Climate system dynamics, climate change and its attribution, impacts, and adaptation.• In-situ and remote-sensing observation of atmospheric, oceanic, land-surface, and space weather systems, and related analyses and applications.• Atmospheric chemistry, atmospheric aerosols, boundary-layer processes, clouds, radiation, precipitation, atmospheric electricity, and other related physical and chemical processes.• Earth-system dynamics, with emphasis on inter
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Editor-in-chief Dabang JiangPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 65 in mainland China (about 57%); most named Mainland China 65, United States 28, United Kingdom 6, Japan 4, South Korea 4 (114 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Climate variability and modelsEnvironmental Science23.3%
- Meteorological Phenomena and SimulationsEarth and Planetary Sciences18.8%
- Tropical and Extratropical Cyclones ResearchEarth and Planetary Sciences8.8%
- Oceanographic and Atmospheric ProcessesEarth and Planetary Sciences7.2%
- Atmospheric aerosols and cloudsEnvironmental Science4.7%
- Atmospheric chemistry and aerosolsEarth and Planetary Sciences4.6%
- Atmospheric Ozone and ClimateEarth and Planetary Sciences4.1%
- Atmospheric and Environmental Gas DynamicsEnvironmental Science3.8%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Earth Sciences Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Earth Sciences | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Earth Sciences Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Earth Sciences | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences | Zone 1 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Earth Sciences Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Earth Sciences | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
INSPECCASCAB AbstractsCurrent ContentsPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Astrophysics Data System, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS, Semantic Scholar
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 4.88LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 5Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 5.9Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 10.6LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.84LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.64LetPub ·
- h-index
- 56LetPub ·
- h-index
- 109OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1,903OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 4.46OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 6%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 12.8%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 166LetPub ·
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 2,025Publisher website ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 361,100Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 4,091 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 131 | 37 | 65 |
| 2025 | 198 | 46 | 724 |
| 2024 | 170 | 35 | 1,435 |
| 2023 | 157 | 39 | 2,325 |
| 2022 | 175 | 69 | 4,143 |
| 2021 | 165 | 51 | 5,659 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
141 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 112 days – 188 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 131 days (82 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 283 days
- Sample
- 82 articles with submission and acceptance dates (367 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 6 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 50%LetPub ·
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,590 / EUR 3,090 / GBP 2,690 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Open calls for papers2, by deadline
Publisher websitePolicy excerpts from the journal's websiteOpen access
- Open access Open access publishing
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Science Press
- Country or region
- PEOPLES R CHINA
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 1984
- ISSN
- 0256-1530
- Electronic ISSN
- 1861-9533
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 43, Issue 9 (September 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Advances in Atmospheric Sciences
What CAS zone is Advances in Atmospheric Sciences in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Advances in Atmospheric Sciences is in Zone 1 of Earth Sciences, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 1 of Earth Sciences. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Advances in Atmospheric Sciences?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 4.88; CiteScore 10.6, h-index 109.
How long does peer review take at Advances in Atmospheric Sciences?
Based on the dates recorded on 82 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 141 days (interquartile range 112–188 days); authors report an average review time of about 6 months; the community-reported acceptance is “about 50%”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Where are the editorial board members of Advances in Atmospheric Sciences based?
Of the 114 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 65 (about 57%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (65), United States (28) and United Kingdom (6). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Advances in Atmospheric Sciences?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Advances in Atmospheric Sciences is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists INSPEC, CAS, CAB Abstracts and Current Contents; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Advances in Atmospheric Sciences open access, and what is the APC?
Advances in Atmospheric Sciences is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,590.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .