When did the American Meteorological Society launch the Journal of Climate?
The first issue appeared in 1988. This launch marked a shift from broader meteorological publications toward specialized climate study.
The first issue appeared in 1988. This launch marked a shift from broader meteorological publications toward specialized climate study.
Articles published between 1988 and 2024 consistently address atmosphere, ocean, land surface, and cryosphere interactions. The journal explicitly excludes small-scale local weather forecasting in favor of global system behavior.
Editors release new issues every two weeks throughout the calendar year. Each edition contains dozens of peer-reviewed articles selected by an editorial board of experts.
Citation metrics show the Journal of Climate ranks among the top three earth science publications globally. High citation counts reflect the journal's role as a primary reference for climate change discussions.
Content shifted from describing past weather patterns to projecting future scenarios after 2000. Modern issues now include detailed computer simulations predicting conditions fifty years ahead.