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Founded by James Glaisher, John Lee and Samuel Charles Whitbread on Apr 3, 1850.1
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Logo: rmets.org4
Learned society and open-access publisher
The Royal Meteorological Society is an organization that promotes academic and public engagement in weather and climate science. Fellows of the Society must possess relevant qualifications, but Members can be lay enthusiasts. It publishes various journals, including the Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society.2 It was founded by James Glaisher, John Lee and Samuel Charles Whitbread.1 It employed 22 people in 2025.1 Its revenue was £1.4 million in 2025.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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The Royal Meteorological Society is an organization that promotes academic and public engagement in weather and climate science. Fellows of the Society must possess relevant qualifications, but Members can be lay enthusiasts. It publishes various journals, including the Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society. The chief executive officer is Liz Bentley.2
Founded by James Glaisher, John Lee and Samuel Charles Whitbread on Apr 3, 1850.1
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