Climate Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 64°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
- 64°F
- Avg annual temp
- 87/100
- Comfort score
- 12.3"
- Annual precip
- 246d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Odessa
Odessa, Texas averages 64°F a year and scores 87/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 89% of U.S. cities.
- 64°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 87/100
- comfort score, milder than 89% of U.S. cities
- 12.3"
- annual precipitation · 1" snow
- 246 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
64°F (18°C)
Avg High
77°F
Avg Low
52°F
Annual Precip
12.3"
Annual Snow
0.9"
Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
64°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
12.3"
Plus 0.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Odessa) 87.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Odessa area.
How Odessa compares to every U.S. city
Odessa's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
87 Top 11% higher than 89% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Odessa
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Odessa captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7" | 0.2" | 14.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 0.5" | 0.2" | 9.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 2.4 | 0.3 |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 4.5 |
| May | 87°F (30°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 14.6 |
| June | 94°F (34°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 1.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 24.4 |
| July | 94°F (34°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 25.4 |
| August | 93°F (34°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 24.4 |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 1.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.2 |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 2.6 |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6" | 0.2" | 3.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6" | 0.3" | 12.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.7"
Snow: 0.2"
3.4 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
Snow: 0.2"
3.4 days with precipitation
March 0.7"
3.1 days with precipitation
April 0.7"
2.6 days with precipitation
May 1.6"
3.7 days with precipitation
June 1.0"
3.9 days with precipitation
July 1.5"
4.3 days with precipitation
August 1.6"
4.1 days with precipitation
September 1.5"
5.4 days with precipitation
October 1.3"
3.8 days with precipitation
November 0.6"
Snow: 0.2"
2.9 days with precipitation
December 0.6"
Snow: 0.3"
2.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 16
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 15
50% probability date
Growing Season
246 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,509
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,326
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Odessa's climate means for you
Odessa runs 64°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 246 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 15 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,509 heating and 2,326 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Odessa, TX
In Odessa, Texas, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 64°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 77°F to a mean daily low of 52°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00416502, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Odessa averages 12.3 inches of precipitation annually, with 0.9 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 246 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 15 and the first fall freeze near November 16. Turning to energy use, 2,509 heating degree days and 2,326 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Odessa scores 87/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Odessa, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Odessa, Texas is 64°F. The warmest month averages 94°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 32°F (0°C).
How much rain does Odessa get? ▼
Odessa receives 12.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Odessa? ▼
Odessa has a climate comfort score of 87/100 (Excellent), milder than 89% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Odessa? ▼
Odessa has approximately 246 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 15 and the first fall freeze around November 16.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Odessa? ▼
Odessa has 2,509 heating degree days and 2,326 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Odessa climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00416502 near Odessa.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00416502. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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