January weather forecast
Odessa, TX

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A striking image of a calm pond and a scenic garden park on its other side, behind the buildings of the city of Odessa in Texas
A striking image of a calm pond and a scenic garden park on its other side, behind the buildings of the city of Odessa in Texas

Weather in January

January in Odessa, Texas, presents a mild start to the year, with the winter season fully engaged. However, keep in mind, this is Texas; thus, the so-called cold spells are not as severe as they would be further up North. The month shows the lowest minimum temperatures of the year. The mercury levels drop from December's 38.8°F (3.8°C) to a chillier 37.9°F (3.3°C) in January. Keeping an eye on the forecast could be fruitful, given the minimal rainfall and snowfall, typical for a semi-arid climate.

Temperature

In Odessa, the month of January is known for its lowest average temperatures, reaching a high of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and a low of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 47%.

Rainfall

In Odessa, during January, the rain falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation. In Odessa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 79.5 days and collects up to 11.81" (300mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In January, it is snowing for 1.3 days. Throughout January, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 6.7 snowfall days, and 3.74" (95mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 21min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 6:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Odessa, the average sunshine in January is 8.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 4 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Odessa?

January, known for its average high temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and an average low temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C), is the coldest month in Odessa.

What is the average January temperature in Odessa?

Odessa in January has an average high-temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Odessa?

In Odessa, Texas, the average relative humidity in January is 47%.

How many days does it rain in January in Odessa?

In Odessa, during January, the rain falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Odessa in January?

In Odessa, in January, during 1.3 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Odessa have in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 21min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Odessa?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:56 pm. On the last day of the month, in Odessa, Texas, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 6:22 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Odessa have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Odessa is 8.7h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Odessa?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Odessa, Texas, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Odessa, TX

Average temperature in January - Odessa, TX
  • Average high temperature in January: 55.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (94.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).

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Average pressure in January
Odessa, TX

Average pressure in January - Odessa, TX
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Odessa, TX

Average wind speed in January - Odessa, TX
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (10.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Odessa, TX

Average humidity in January - Odessa, TX
  • Average humidity in January: 47%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (53%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (37%).

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Average rainfall in January
Odessa, TX

Average rainfall in January - Odessa, TX
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in January
Odessa, TX

Average rainfall days in January - Odessa, TX
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Odessa, TX

Average snowfall in January - Odessa, TX
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.24"

The months with the highest snowfall are November and December (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Odessa, TX

Average snowfall days in January - Odessa, TX
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Odessa, TX

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Odessa, TX
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Odessa, TX

Average sunshine days in January - Odessa, TX
  • Average sunshine days in January: 27.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (15.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Odessa, TX

Average UV index in January - Odessa, TX
  • Average UV index in January: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in January
Odessa, TX

Average cloud cover in January - Odessa, TX
  • Average cloud cover in January: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 23).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in January
Odessa, TX

Average visibility in January - Odessa, TX
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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