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

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and a low of 37.9°F (3.3°C), is recognized as the coldest.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity 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. In Odessa, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.7 days and aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 8.7h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Odessa is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during January morphs into the following directions:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Odessa?

In Odessa, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and a low of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

What is the usual temperature for Odessa in January?

In Odessa, 55.9°F (13.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 37.9°F (3.3°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 47%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 2.8 days. Throughout January, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Odessa, in January, snow falls for 1.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Odessa have in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 21min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

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, 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 is 8.7h.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's 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).

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).

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).

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%).

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").

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).

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").

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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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