Odessa Weather in August (1981–2025)

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August at a Glance in Odessa

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
34.7°C
Avg Low
❄️
21.7°C
Avg Temp
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28.2°C
Avg Rain
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48 mm
Avg Humidity
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48%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
6.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+9.9°C
temp difference
🔥Hot afternoons🌙Mild mornings☀️Very sunny🌦️Some rain💨Breezy🏜️Low humidity

Odessa August Weather Overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Odessa, with average highs near 34.7°C and lows around 21.7°C (mean 28.2°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 48 mm of rainfall and 48% relative humidity across the period.

Odessa August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Odessa. Across 45 years of records, the warmest August in Odessa was 2023 — when the month averaged 31.8°C — while the coldest was 1992 at 25.4°C. Typical August days reach 34.7°C with nights near 21.7°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.6°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp27.8°C→29.8°C+2°C
Max Temp34.2°C→36.6°C+2.4°C
Min Temp21.4°C→23.0°C+1.6°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.8°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

25.0°C–26.8°C8 yr (18%)
26.8°C–28.5°C16 yr (36%)
28.5°C–30.3°C16 yr (36%)
30.3°C–32.0°C5 yr (11%)

Odessa August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is a relatively wet time of year in Odessa, averaging 48 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 1986 with 118 mm, while the driest was 2000 at 5 mm.

Odessa August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Odessa during August averages 48%. The most humid August was 2007 at 63%, and the least humid was 2023 at 33%.

Odessa August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

August receives about 6.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Odessa. The sunniest August was 2011 at 7.2 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1996 at 5.9.

Odessa August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Odessa during August is 3.2 m/s. The windiest August was 2002 at 3.9 m/s, while the calmest were 2006, 2008 and 2017, among others at 2.8 m/s.

What August Feels Like in Odessa

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Mild
Morning
🌞
Hot
Afternoon
🌆
Mild
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How August Ranks in Odessa

🔥2nd warmest month of the year
🌧️4th wettest month of the year
☀️5th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Odessa Weather by Month

Odessa August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp27.5°C27.4°C27.7°C29.0°C30.0°C+2.5°C
Avg High33.8°C33.8°C34.0°C35.7°C36.9°C+3.1°C
Avg Low21.2°C21.0°C21.5°C22.2°C23.1°C+1.9°C
Avg Rain47 mm55 mm57 mm39 mm35 mm-12 mm

Extreme August Records in Odessa

🔥Warmest August44.6°C2019
🧊Coldest August14.5°C2010
🌧️Wettest August118 mm1986
🏜️Driest August5 mm2000
🌬️Windiest August3.9 m/s2002

Key Insights for August

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August temperatures in Odessa have risen by about 2°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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August has ranged from a record low of 14.5°C (2010) to a record high of 44.6°C (2019).

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Rainfall in August is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 48 mm, with a wettest year of 118 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.8°C per decade while lows rose 0.5°C per decade, widening the gap between day and night.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Odessa?

A good time to visit Odessa

August is a good time to visit Odessa, with days averaging 34.7°C and nights around 21.7°C (mean 28.2°C, warmer than Odessa's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. May and September are marginally more temperate, but August still suits most travellers.

See Odessa's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Odessa Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Odessa, with average highs near 34.7°C and lows around 21.7°C (mean 28.2°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 48 mm of rainfall and 48% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 48 mm of rainfall in Odessa, a relatively wet time of year compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 118 mm (1986), and the driest just 5 mm (2000). Humidity sits around 48% and average wind speed is 3.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 6.7 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How August has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average August temperatures have risen by about 2°C. Daytime highs moved from 34.2°C to 36.6°C and overnight lows from 21.4°C to 23°C over the same span.
August Weather in Odessa, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202537.2°C30.0°C22.9°C41.0°C20.9°C35 mm42%3.2 m/s6.9
202438.6°C31.4°C24.2°C42.7°C20.9°C24 mm36%3.4 m/s7.1
2023 🔥39.2°C31.8°C24.4°C43.5°C19.7°C8 mm33%3.2 m/s7
202234.5°C28.6°C22.6°C41.5°C19.8°C90 mm51%3.1 m/s6.3
202133.7°C27.4°C21.1°C40.4°C16.3°C47 mm56%3.2 m/s6.2
202038.3°C30.8°C23.3°C41.9°C20.1°C6 mm35%3.5 m/s7
201938.1°C31.2°C24.2°C44.6°C21.4°C26 mm41%3.3 m/s7.1
201835.2°C28.5°C21.9°C38.6°C18.8°C54 mm48%3.4 m/s6.8
201733.1°C26.8°C20.5°C37.8°C15.6°C76 mm57%2.8 m/s6.7
201632.9°C27.1°C21.2°C39.1°C16.6°C88 mm57%3.2 m/s6.1
201536.9°C29.7°C22.6°C40.1°C17.9°C34 mm43%3.1 m/s6.9
201435.6°C28.8°C21.9°C39.2°C18.8°C25 mm42%3.1 m/s6.8
201335.9°C28.9°C21.9°C40.3°C20.2°C20 mm44%3.3 m/s6.9
201236.0°C29.2°C22.3°C41.3°C18.2°C25 mm41%3.1 m/s6.8
201138.3°C31.2°C24.0°C42.1°C21.2°C15 mm37%3.4 m/s7.2
201035.4°C28.5°C21.6°C39.1°C14.5°C31 mm49%3.3 m/s7.1
200935.4°C28.6°C21.8°C39.1°C18.1°C18 mm45%3.3 m/s7
200832.4°C26.5°C20.6°C38.0°C16.5°C75 mm56%2.8 m/s6.3
200732.7°C26.8°C20.8°C37.4°C19.1°C85 mm63%3.6 m/s6.8
200632.3°C27.0°C21.6°C38.4°C16.4°C115 mm58%2.8 m/s6.2
200532.4°C26.2°C20.1°C35.9°C17.3°C88 mm60%2.8 m/s6.8
200433.0°C26.7°C20.4°C38.2°C17.2°C64 mm57%3.1 m/s6.6
200335.0°C28.5°C22.0°C42.7°C17.3°C39 mm46%3.4 m/s6.5
200236.6°C29.8°C23.0°C41.6°C21.0°C22 mm43%3.9 m/s6.9
200134.2°C28.2°C22.2°C37.9°C18.8°C58 mm48%3.1 m/s6.6
200035.8°C29.1°C22.3°C38.6°C20.4°C5 mm37%3.5 m/s6.8
199936.8°C29.9°C23.1°C40.3°C20.4°C24 mm38%2.8 m/s6.8
199833.5°C27.4°C21.2°C38.6°C18.2°C47 mm52%3 m/s6.2
199734.7°C28.0°C21.2°C38.7°C15.7°C51 mm47%3 m/s6.9
199632.6°C26.8°C21.0°C39.6°C18.1°C113 mm54%3.1 m/s5.9
199534.3°C28.0°C21.8°C36.5°C18.2°C24 mm49%3.4 m/s6.5
199435.1°C28.6°C22.0°C41.1°C19.3°C40 mm43%3.2 m/s7.1
199334.4°C28.0°C21.6°C38.4°C14.6°C59 mm45%3.5 m/s6.9
1992 ❄️32.0°C25.4°C18.9°C36.3°C15.3°C75 mm58%3.2 m/s6.7
199132.6°C26.2°C19.9°C37.2°C18.2°C65 mm56%2.8 m/s6.6
199032.2°C25.8°C19.3°C36.8°C16.0°C56 mm55%2.9 m/s6.5
198933.4°C27.1°C20.9°C37.6°C15.1°C47 mm48%3.3 m/s6.6
198833.5°C27.3°C21.0°C37.0°C16.8°C40 mm52%3.1 m/s6.6
198733.7°C27.4°C21.0°C37.9°C16.7°C39 mm51%3.2 m/s6.8
1986 🌧️32.3°C26.5°C20.8°C40.2°C17.8°C118 mm55%3.1 m/s6.5
198535.2°C28.4°C21.6°C38.9°C18.1°C22 mm42%3.1 m/s7
198432.9°C27.0°C21.1°C37.9°C18.2°C62 mm48%2.9 m/s6.1
198335.7°C28.9°C22.2°C39.2°C20.5°C9 mm42%3 m/s—
198235.2°C28.7°C22.2°C39.1°C20.0°C25 mm44%3.2 m/s—
198132.2°C26.0°C19.9°C37.9°C15.4°C61 mm55%2.8 m/s—

Actual recorded August data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Odessa August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Odessa in August?▼

The average high in August is around 34.7°C with lows near 21.7°C (mean 28.2°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Odessa in August?▼

August averages 48 mm of rainfall in Odessa, a relatively wet time of year. The wettest on record was 118 mm in 1986.

What was the hottest August on record in Odessa?▼

The hottest August reached 44.6°C in 2019. The coldest dipped to 14.5°C in 2010.

Has August in Odessa gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average August temperatures have risen by about 2°C. Daytime highs moved from 34.2°C to 36.6°C and overnight lows from 21.4°C to 23°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit Odessa?▼

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Odessa and a relatively wet time of year, so plan for around 34.7°C daytime highs and 21.7°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in Odessa?▼

Not quite — August is the 11th coolest month in Odessa, averaging 28.2°C.

What should I pack for Odessa in August?▼

For August in Odessa, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 34.7°C and lows of 21.7°C.

Is Odessa humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 48% — relatively dry.

How windy is Odessa in August?▼

Average wind speed in August is 3.2 m/s. The windiest August on record averaged 3.9 m/s (2002).

Which August had the most rainfall in Odessa?▼

The wettest August on record was 1986 with 118 mm. On average, August sees 48 mm.

Where does this August weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Odessa behaves each August, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for August specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.