Odessa Weather in February (1981–2025)

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February at a Glance in Odessa

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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17.0°C
Avg Low
❄️
1.6°C
Avg Temp
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9.3°C
Avg Rain
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17 mm
Avg Humidity
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52%
Avg Wind
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3.4 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-9°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons🥶Freezing mornings🌤️Fairly sunny💧Dry month💨Breezy🏜️Low humidity

Odessa February Weather Overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Odessa, with average highs near 17°C and lows around 1.6°C (mean 9.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 17 mm of rainfall and 52% relative humidity across the period.

Odessa February Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Odessa. Across 45 years of records, the warmest February in Odessa was 2000 — when the month averaged 12.8°C — while the coldest was 2021 at 6.1°C. Typical February days reach 17°C with nights near 1.6°C. The long-term February temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp8.5°C→9.0°C+0.5°C
Max Temp15.9°C→17.1°C+1.2°C
Min Temp1.0°C→0.8°C-0.2°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Min Temp-0.1°C/decade ↘

Distribution of Avg Temp

6.0°C–7.8°C6 yr (13%)
7.8°C–9.5°C20 yr (44%)
9.5°C–11.3°C14 yr (31%)
11.3°C–13.0°C5 yr (11%)

Odessa February Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the drier months in Odessa, averaging 17 mm of rainfall. The wettest February on record was 1992 with 62 mm, while the driest were 1999 and 2025 at 0 mm.

Odessa February Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Odessa during February averages 52%. The most humid February was 2005 at 70%, and the least humid was 1999 at 35%.

Odessa February Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

February receives about 4.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Odessa. The sunniest Februarys were 2011, 2013 and 2016, among others at 5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2005 at 3.5.

Odessa February Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Odessa during February is 3.4 m/s. The windiest Februarys were 2012, 2013 and 2019, among others at 3.8 m/s, while the calmest was 2005 at 3 m/s.

What February Feels Like in Odessa

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Freezing
Morning
🌞
Cool
Afternoon
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Cold
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How February Ranks in Odessa

🥶3rd coolest month of the year
🌵2nd driest month of the year
☀️9th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Odessa Weather by Month

Odessa February Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp8.7°C10.0°C9.5°C9.4°C8.8°C+0.1°C
Avg High16.2°C17.5°C17.2°C17.3°C16.8°C+0.6°C
Avg Low1.3°C2.4°C1.7°C1.6°C0.8°C-0.5°C
Avg Rain18 mm21 mm20 mm12 mm13 mm-5 mm

Extreme February Records in Odessa

🔥Warmest February31.0°C2023
🧊Coldest February-17.6°C2021
🌧️Wettest February62 mm1992
🏜️Driest February0 mm1999
🌬️Windiest February3.8 m/s1990

Key Insights for February

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February temperatures in Odessa have risen by about 0.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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February has ranged from a record low of -17.6°C (2021) to a record high of 31°C (2023).

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Rainfall in February is one of the drier months, averaging 17 mm, with a wettest year of 62 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.3°C per decade while lows fell 0.1°C per decade, widening the gap between day and night.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Odessa?

A quieter season to visit Odessa

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of May and September tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Odessa. That said, February — with days averaging 17°C and nights around 1.6°C (mean 9.3°C) and low rainfall (17 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

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 February — In Depth

☀️ February climate overview

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Odessa, with average highs near 17°C and lows around 1.6°C (mean 9.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 17 mm of rainfall and 52% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in February

February averages 17 mm of rainfall in Odessa, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest February on record saw 62 mm (1992), and the driest just 0 mm (1999). Humidity sits around 52% and average wind speed is 3.4 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.4 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How February has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average February temperatures have risen by about 0.5°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Daytime highs rose from 15.9°C to 17.1°C while overnight lows fell from 1°C to 0.8°C, widening the gap between day and night.
February Weather in Odessa, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202519.3°C10.7°C2.0°C31.0°C-8.5°C0 mm43%3.2 m/s4.9
202420.1°C12.1°C4.1°C30.6°C-3.8°C12 mm44%3.5 m/s4.5
202317.3°C9.5°C1.7°C31.0°C-6.3°C8 mm48%3.7 m/s4.4
202214.9°C6.6°C-1.7°C26.5°C-7.7°C7 mm42%3.3 m/s4.8
2021 ❄️14.1°C6.1°C-1.9°C26.9°C-17.6°C18 mm51%3.3 m/s4
202015.3°C7.9°C0.4°C24.4°C-9.7°C32 mm56%3.4 m/s4.1
201918.6°C10.8°C3.0°C26.4°C-5.5°C3 mm52%3.8 m/s4.2
201818.1°C10.0°C1.8°C29.0°C-5.9°C6 mm52%3.5 m/s4.4
201720.6°C12.5°C4.4°C30.5°C-2.5°C19 mm49%3.6 m/s4.5
201619.2°C11.1°C3.1°C30.9°C-5.3°C6 mm47%3.1 m/s5
201516.2°C8.4°C0.7°C26.8°C-6.0°C5 mm58%3.3 m/s3.9
201417.0°C8.8°C0.6°C28.5°C-9.2°C8 mm47%3.4 m/s4.3
201317.3°C9.3°C1.3°C24.7°C-3.0°C5 mm43%3.8 m/s5
201216.9°C9.1°C1.3°C27.5°C-4.1°C8 mm52%3.8 m/s4.5
201116.1°C8.0°C-0.1°C27.8°C-12.7°C8 mm42%3.6 m/s5
201013.2°C6.3°C-0.6°C21.9°C-5.2°C47 mm63%3.2 m/s4.2
200919.8°C11.2°C2.5°C30.4°C-3.7°C10 mm41%3.8 m/s4.9
200819.1°C10.5°C1.9°C25.9°C-4.3°C1 mm44%3.5 m/s5
200716.9°C8.8°C0.6°C26.9°C-6.1°C5 mm53%3.7 m/s4.7
200617.1°C9.4°C1.7°C29.0°C-5.2°C16 mm45%3.3 m/s4.5
200514.9°C8.9°C2.9°C23.7°C-4.1°C45 mm70%3 m/s3.5
200414.8°C7.7°C0.6°C23.7°C-5.2°C33 mm56%3.6 m/s4
200315.6°C8.3°C1.0°C27.1°C-8.3°C19 mm54%3.4 m/s3.9
200214.8°C7.1°C-0.6°C28.0°C-7.9°C29 mm44%3.5 m/s4.6
200117.2°C9.8°C2.3°C26.4°C-5.6°C36 mm62%3.5 m/s4
2000 🔥21.3°C12.8°C4.2°C28.7°C-3.3°C8 mm41%3.6 m/s4.6
199921.4°C12.3°C3.2°C29.1°C-3.4°C0 mm35%3.4 m/s4.9
199816.0°C8.9°C1.8°C24.6°C-2.3°C15 mm56%3.5 m/s4.7
199714.7°C7.9°C1.1°C24.2°C-3.2°C54 mm64%3.8 m/s3.7
199618.6°C10.6°C2.6°C29.9°C-7.7°C1 mm39%3.5 m/s4.5
199519.2°C11.7°C4.2°C24.4°C-3.1°C14 mm52%3.5 m/s4.5
199416.9°C9.0°C1.0°C26.6°C-7.5°C6 mm49%3.1 m/s4.6
199316.1°C9.1°C2.1°C24.2°C-3.5°C25 mm59%3.4 m/s3.6
1992 🌧️16.4°C9.6°C2.9°C23.3°C-2.4°C62 mm63%3.1 m/s4.4
199117.2°C10.0°C2.8°C23.6°C-3.2°C7 mm54%3.2 m/s4.8
199018.5°C10.5°C2.5°C27.0°C-5.2°C24 mm43%3.8 m/s4.7
198915.1°C7.9°C0.7°C28.2°C-10.9°C36 mm58%3.4 m/s4.3
198816.4°C8.6°C0.7°C26.7°C-7.5°C11 mm53%3.1 m/s4.8
198715.4°C8.5°C1.7°C22.4°C-4.3°C41 mm68%3.3 m/s3.7
198619.1°C11.1°C3.1°C29.4°C-7.0°C7 mm52%3.3 m/s4.3
198514.5°C7.4°C0.3°C24.4°C-10.5°C26 mm63%3.4 m/s4.3
198417.0°C8.7°C0.3°C25.9°C-5.0°C3 mm42%3.5 m/s4.9
198316.2°C9.0°C1.8°C22.7°C-3.1°C7 mm58%3.2 m/s—
198214.9°C7.9°C0.8°C27.7°C-7.9°C5 mm58%3.5 m/s—
198116.9°C9.5°C2.0°C24.3°C-10.5°C27 mm61%3.1 m/s—

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

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Odessa February Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Odessa in February?▼

The average high in February is around 17°C with lows near 1.6°C (mean 9.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Odessa in February?▼

February averages 17 mm of rainfall in Odessa, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 62 mm in 1992.

What was the hottest February on record in Odessa?▼

The hottest February reached 31°C in 2023. The coldest dipped to -17.6°C in 2021.

Has February in Odessa gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average February temperatures have risen by about 0.5°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Daytime highs rose from 15.9°C to 17.1°C while overnight lows fell from 1°C to 0.8°C, widening the gap between day and night.

Is February a good time to visit Odessa?▼

February is one of the cooler months of the year in Odessa and one of the drier months, so plan for around 17°C daytime highs and 1.6°C at night.

Is February the coldest month in Odessa?▼

Not quite — February is the 3rd coolest month in Odessa, averaging 9.3°C.

What should I pack for Odessa in February?▼

For February in Odessa, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 17°C and lows of 1.6°C.

Is Odessa humid in February?▼

Relative humidity in February averages 52% — relatively dry.

How windy is Odessa in February?▼

Average wind speed in February is 3.4 m/s. The windiest February on record averaged 3.8 m/s (1990).

Which February had the most rainfall in Odessa?▼

The wettest February on record was 1992 with 62 mm. On average, February sees 17 mm.

Where does this February 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 February, 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 February specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.