Odessa weather by month
Average highs run from 59°F in January to 96°F in July, and January nights average 33°F. It gets 14 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 4 inches of snow. Expect about 115 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are March to April and October.
Best time to visit Odessa
For comfortable weather, go in March to April and October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F | 33°F | 0.7 in | 1.6 in | 1 | 0 | 19 | cool |
| February | 64°F | 37°F | 0.6 in | 0.7 in | 2 | 0 | 11 | mild days, chilly nights |
| March | 72°F | 44°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 1 | 4 | mild |
| April | 81°F | 52°F | 0.7 in | 0.1 in | 2 | 5 | 1 | warm |
| May | 89°F | 62°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 15 | 0 | hot |
| June | 95°F | 70°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 24 | 0 | very hot |
| July | 96°F | 73°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 27 | 0 | very hot |
| August | 95°F | 72°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 26 | 0 | hot |
| September | 88°F | 65°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 13 | 0 | hot |
| October | 79°F | 54°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 4 | 1 | warm |
| November | 67°F | 42°F | 0.7 in | 0.5 in | 2 | 0 | 6 | mild days, chilly nights |
| December | 59°F | 34°F | 0.6 in | 1.4 in | 2 | 0 | 17 | cool |
| Year | 78°F avg | 53°F avg | 13.5 in | 4.3 in | 26 | 115 | 58 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Midland Odessa, TX (USW00023023), 12.5 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Odessa
The shortest day is December 21, with 10h 04m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 14m. The earliest sunset comes around November 30 (5:44 pm) and the latest around June 21 (8:58 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 177 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:50 am | 6:08 pm | 10h 18m |
| February | 7:31 am | 6:36 pm | 11h 04m |
| March | 7:59 am | 7:57 pm | 11h 58m |
| April | 7:20 am | 8:18 pm | 12h 58m |
| May | 6:52 am | 8:39 pm | 13h 47m |
| June | 6:43 am | 8:56 pm | 14h 13m |
| July | 6:54 am | 8:55 pm | 14h 01m |
| August | 7:14 am | 8:32 pm | 13h 18m |
| September | 7:33 am | 7:54 pm | 12h 21m |
| October | 7:53 am | 7:16 pm | 11h 24m |
| November | 7:18 am | 5:49 pm | 10h 31m |
| December | 7:42 am | 5:46 pm | 10h 04m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Odessa with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Central Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Odessa getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 3.1°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Odessa.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Odessa?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 96°F and an average low of 73°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Odessa?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 33°F and highs of 59°F.
What is the rainiest month in Odessa?
June gets the most precipitation, 1.8 inches on average. February is the driest at 0.6 inches.
Does it snow in Odessa?
Yes. Odessa averages 4 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Odessa?
For comfortable weather, March to April and October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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