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Odessa, TX Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Odessa, TX?
Odessa, TX gets 12.3 in of precipitation a year over about 42 rainy days, and about 0.9 in of snow a season. June is the warmest month (average high 95°F) and January the coldest (average low 34°F).
Semi-arid climate
Odessa, TX has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 58°F in January to 95°F in June. May is usually the wettest month, and snow falls in winter. The most comfortable time to visit is typically March and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 72°F.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 35° | 59° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 53° | 80° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 71° | 94° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 54° | 77° |
How much rain does Odessa get?
Odessa gets 12.3 in of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 42 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 87% of the US.
May is the wettest month, with 1.6 in. February is the driest, with 0.5 in. September has the most rainy days, about 5.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 20 days, to September 29, 2021.
From September 2025 to August 2026 Odessa got 11.3 in of rain, against a normal of 12.3 in for those months. May 2026 had the most, with 3.0 in.
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Does it snow in Odessa?
Yes. Odessa gets about 0.9 in of snow in an average season, measured at the reporting station.
The snowiest winter on record is 1984–85, with 11.0 in.
The most recent measurable snow at the station fell on January 25, 2026.
From September 2025 to August 2026 the station measured 4.1 in of snow, against a normal of 0.9 in for those months. January 2026 had the most, with 3.1 in.
See where Odessa ranks: snowiest cities in the US.
Odessa weather by month
Odessa weather in January
In January, Odessa averages a high of 58°F and a low of 34°F. It gets 0.7 in of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 64% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 81°F (2006) and the record low is 2°F (1979).
Odessa weather in February
In February, Odessa averages a high of 62°F and a low of 36°F. It gets 0.5 in of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 59% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 89°F (2017) and the record low is 1°F (2021).
Odessa weather in March
In March, Odessa averages a high of 72°F and a low of 45°F. It gets 0.7 in of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 57% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 99°F (1979) and the record low is 16°F (2014). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Odessa weather in April
In April, Odessa averages a high of 80°F and a low of 53°F. It gets 0.7 in of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 64% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 101°F (2012) and the record low is 22°F (2014).
Odessa weather in May
In May, Odessa averages a high of 88°F and a low of 62°F. It gets 1.6 in of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 64% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 107°F (2008) and the record low is 31°F (2013).
Odessa weather in June
In June, Odessa averages a high of 95°F and a low of 70°F. It gets 1.0 in of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 71% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 109°F (2011) and the record low is 55°F (2021).
Odessa weather in July
In July, Odessa averages a high of 94°F and a low of 72°F. It gets 1.5 in of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 71% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 109°F (2020) and the record low is 55°F (2025).
Odessa weather in August
In August, Odessa averages a high of 94°F and a low of 71°F. It gets 1.6 in of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 67% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 109°F (2019) and the record low is 56°F (2013).
Odessa weather in September
In September, Odessa averages a high of 86°F and a low of 65°F. It gets 1.5 in of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 74% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 102°F (2023) and the record low is 44°F (2020).
Odessa weather in October
In October, Odessa averages a high of 78°F and a low of 54°F. It gets 1.3 in of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 76% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 102°F (1979) and the record low is 15°F (2019). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Odessa weather in November
In November, Odessa averages a high of 67°F and a low of 42°F. It gets 0.6 in of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 64% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 87°F (2016) and the record low is 13°F (1976). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Odessa weather in December
In December, Odessa averages a high of 58°F and a low of 34°F. It gets 0.6 in of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 66% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 83°F (1978) and the record low is 9°F (2005).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Odessa
October is the sunniest month in Odessa, with estimated sunshine of 76% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest, at 57%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 66% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Odessa is sunnier than 94% of the US.
Humidity peaks in November at 51% and is lowest in April at 32%.
Odessa has about 83 days a year above 90°F. Odessa is hotter than 86% of the US.
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First and last freeze in Odessa
The first fall freeze in Odessa typically comes around November 19, and the last spring freeze around March 6. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 258 days.
Odessa weather records
These records cover ODESSA during 1970–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Odessa station is 109°F, on June 25, 2011. The coldest is 1°F, on February 15, 2021.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 4.5 in of precipitation, on September 4, 1986.
23 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The best time to visit Odessa
The most comfortable time to visit is typically March and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 72°F.
Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 59°F and lows near 35°F. Snow is possible.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 80°F and lows near 53°F.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 94°F and lows near 71°F.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 77°F and lows near 54°F.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34° | 58° | 0.68 in | 3 | 45% | 64% | 81° | 2° |
| February | 36° | 62° | 0.54 in | 3 | 41% | 59% | 89° | 1° |
| March | 45° | 72° | 0.67 in | 3 | 38% | 57% | 99° | 16° |
| April | 53° | 80° | 0.70 in | 3 | 32% | 64% | 101° | 22° |
| May | 62° | 88° | 1.6 in | 4 | 39% | 64% | 107° | 31° |
| June | 70° | 95° | 1.0 in | 4 | 40% | 71% | 109° | 55° |
| July | 72° | 94° | 1.5 in | 4 | 42% | 71% | 109° | 55° |
| August | 71° | 94° | 1.6 in | 4 | 42% | 67% | 109° | 56° |
| September | 65° | 86° | 1.5 in | 5 | 48% | 74% | 102° | 44° |
| October | 54° | 78° | 1.3 in | 4 | 45% | 76% | 102° | 15° |
| November | 42° | 67° | 0.61 in | 3 | 51% | 64% | 87° | 13° |
| December | 34° | 58° | 0.58 in | 3 | 44% | 66% | 83° | 9° |
Station: ODESSA, 4 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2025; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Odessa climate questions
How much rain does Odessa get?
Odessa gets 12.3 in of precipitation in an average year, over about 42 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Odessa?
May is the wettest month in Odessa, with 1.6 in. February is the driest, with 0.5 in.
How many rainy days does Odessa have a year?
Odessa has about 42 days with measurable rain in an average year. September has the most, about 5.
Does it snow in Odessa?
Yes. Odessa gets about 0.9 in of snow in an average season. The snowiest winter on record is 1984–85, with 11.0 in.
What is the hottest month in Odessa?
June is the warmest month in Odessa, with an average high of 95°F.
What is the coldest month in Odessa?
January is the coldest month in Odessa, with an average low of 34°F.
What is the record high temperature in Odessa?
Within the available 1970–2025 station history, the record high at the Odessa station is 109°F, set on June 25, 2011. The record low is 1°F, on February 15, 2021.
What is the sunniest month in Odessa?
October is the sunniest month in Odessa, with estimated sunshine of 76% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Odessa?
The first fall freeze in Odessa typically comes around November 19. The last spring freeze is around March 6.
What is the best time to visit Odessa?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically March and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 72°F.