Climate - Odessa (Texas)

The climate of Odessa is subtropical, with quite mild winters and very hot, sunny summers.
The city is located in western Texas, that is to say the arid zone, at 860 meters (2,800 feet) above sea level, and is windy and exposed to clashes between air masses which cause sudden changes in temperature.
In winter, from December to February, the days are quite mild, but at night, the temperature drops a lot.
In addition, every now and then, there may be cold spells and snowfalls. On average, 11 cm (4.5 in) of snow fall per year. On the coldest days of the year, the temperature drops to around -10 °C (14 °F), but sometimes even to lower values. At Midland Airport, the record is -24 °C (-11 °F), recorded in February 1985. In February 2021, the thermometer touched -19 °C (-2 °F).
On the other hand, air masses from Mexico can bring the temperature to 25 °C (77 °F) or above even in the middle of winter.
The summer, from June to September, is very hot and sunny, with some thunderstorms. Despite the altitude, Odessa is a particularly hot city. Sometimes it can get hot even in late April and in October.
On the hottest days of the year, the temperature reaches 40/42 °C (104/107.5 °F). The record is 46.5 °C (115.5 °F), set in late June 2000.
In 2020, the temperature reached 38.5 °C (101.5 °F) in late April, 40 °C (104 °F) in early May, 44 °C (111 °F) in July, and 36.5 °C (97.5 °F) on 10 and 11 October. But in late October there was an early snowfall.
From April to June (and more rarely in autumn), tornadoes can develop (although we are in a relatively sheltered area, as tornadoes develop more easily in east-central Texas).
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 7.6 °C (46 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 29.1 °C (84 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 345 millimeters (13.5 inches) per year: it is therefore scarce. It ranges from 15 mm (0.6 in) in the driest months (January, February, March, December) to 45 mm (1.8 in) in the wettest ones (June, August). Here is the average precipitation.



The sun in Odessa often shines all year round, roughly 65% of the time in winter and 80% of the time in summer.

Best Time

In Odessa, there is no month in which it cannot be either hot or cold (or both), however, spring and autumn can be chosen, even if they are unstable seasons, and in particular, the months of April and October.

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Odessa - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Odessa is usually quite mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 7.6 °C (46 °F), with a minimum of 0.4 °C (32.7 °F) and a maximum of 14.8 °C (58.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -8 °C (18 °F). However, it dropped to -12.2 °C (10 °F) in January 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (77.5 °F). However, it reached 28.3 °C (82.9 °F) in January 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 53%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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In February, the weather in Odessa is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 10.1 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 2.6 °C (36.7 °F) and a maximum of 17.6 °C (63.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6.5 °C (20 °F). However, it dropped to -15 °C (5 °F) in February 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). However, it reached 33.3 °C (91.9 °F) in February 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 49%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).

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In March, the weather in Odessa is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 14.5 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 6.8 °C (44.2 °F) and a maximum of 22.2 °C (71.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (25 °F). However, it dropped to -11.2 °C (11.8 °F) in March 1996.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F). However, it reached 35.6 °C (96.1 °F) in March 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).

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In April, the weather in Odessa is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 19.0 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 11 °C (51.8 °F) and a maximum of 26.9 °C (80.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (33.5 °F). However, it dropped to -3.9 °C (25 °F) in April 1994.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (94.5 °F). However, it reached 40 °C (104 °F) in April 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 39%.
The average wind speed is 21 kph (13 mph).

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In May, the weather in Odessa is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 24.1 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 16.8 °C (62.2 °F) and a maximum of 31.4 °C (88.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F) in May 2013.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101 °F). However, it reached 42.2 °C (108 °F) in May 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 mph).

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In June, the weather in Odessa is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 28.1 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 21.3 °C (70.3 °F) and a maximum of 35 °C (95 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59.5 °F). However, it dropped to 11.7 °C (53.1 °F) in June 1992.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (105 °F). However, it reached 46.7 °C (116.1 °F) in June 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 47%.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (13 mph).

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In July, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Odessa is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 29.1 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 22.7 °C (72.9 °F) and a maximum of 35.4 °C (95.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65 °F). However, it dropped to 16 °C (60.8 °F) in July 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103 °F). However, it reached 43.9 °C (111 °F) in July 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 47%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).

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In August, the weather in Odessa is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 22.1 °C (71.7 °F) and a maximum of 34.9 °C (94.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (63 °F). However, it dropped to 13.9 °C (57 °F) in August 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102 °F). However, it reached 45 °C (113 °F) in August 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 49%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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In September, the weather in Odessa is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 24.6 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 18.2 °C (64.8 °F) and a maximum of 30.9 °C (87.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F). However, it dropped to 3 °C (37.4 °F) in September 1996.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F). However, it reached 40 °C (104 °F) in September 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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In October, the weather in Odessa is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 19.2 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 12.2 °C (54 °F) and a maximum of 26.1 °C (79 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (35 °F). However, it dropped to -8.9 °C (16 °F) in October 2019.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (92.5 °F). However, it reached 38.3 °C (100.9 °F) in October 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 53%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (10 mph).

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In November, the weather in Odessa is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 12.4 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 5.3 °C (41.5 °F) and a maximum of 19.5 °C (67.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4.5 °C (24 °F). However, it dropped to -11.7 °C (10.9 °F) in November 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, it reached 32.2 °C (90 °F) in November 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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In December, the weather in Odessa is usually quite mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 8 °C (46 °F), with a minimum of 0.9 °C (33.6 °F) and a maximum of 15.1 °C (59.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -7.5 °C (19 °F). However, it dropped to -14.4 °C (6.1 °F) in December 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (77 °F). However, it reached 27.8 °C (82 °F) in December 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).