Odessa Weather in July (1981–2025)

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July at a Glance in Odessa

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
35.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
21.8°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
28.5°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
44 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
47%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.6 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
7.3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+10.2°C
temp difference
🔥Hot afternoons🌙Mild mornings☀️Very sunny🌦️Some rain💨Breezy🏜️Low humidity

Odessa July Weather Overview

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Odessa, with average highs near 35.2°C and lows around 21.8°C (mean 28.5°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 44 mm of rainfall and 47% relative humidity across the period.

Odessa July Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Odessa. Across 45 years of records, the warmest July in Odessa was 2023 — when the month averaged 31.8°C — while the coldest was 2007 at 25.6°C. Typical July days reach 35.2°C with nights near 21.8°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp28.1°C→29.7°C+1.6°C
Max Temp35.0°C→36.6°C+1.6°C
Min Temp21.2°C→22.7°C+1.5°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

25.0°C–26.8°C5 yr (11%)
26.8°C–28.5°C19 yr (42%)
28.5°C–30.3°C14 yr (31%)
30.3°C–32.0°C7 yr (16%)

Odessa July Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

July is about average for rainfall in Odessa, averaging 44 mm of rainfall. The wettest July on record was 1988 with 148 mm, while the driest was 2011 at 3 mm.

Odessa July Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Odessa during July averages 47%. The most humid July was 2010 at 68%, and the least humid was 2022 at 34%.

Odessa July Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

July receives about 7.3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Odessa. The sunniest Julys were 2001 and 2016 at 7.9 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1990 at 6.3.

Odessa July Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Odessa during July is 3.6 m/s. The windiest Julys were 1987 and 1993 at 4.2 m/s, while the calmest was 2007 at 2.8 m/s.

What July Feels Like in Odessa

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

How July Ranks in Odessa

🔥1st warmest month of the year
🌧️5th wettest month of the year
☀️2nd sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Odessa Weather by Month

Odessa July Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp27.9°C28.3°C28.2°C28.7°C29.9°C+2°C
Avg High34.7°C34.8°C34.9°C35.4°C36.9°C+2.2°C
Avg Low21.1°C21.7°C21.5°C22.1°C22.9°C+1.8°C
Avg Rain40 mm51 mm46 mm42 mm37 mm-3 mm

Extreme July Records in Odessa

🔥Warmest July44.8°C2020
🧊Coldest July15.5°C2004
🌧️Wettest July148 mm1988
🏜️Driest July3 mm2011
🌬️Windiest July4.2 m/s1987

Key Insights for July

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July temperatures in Odessa have risen by about 1.6°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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July has ranged from a record low of 15.5°C (2004) to a record high of 44.8°C (2020).

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Rainfall in July is about average for rainfall, averaging 44 mm, with a wettest year of 148 mm.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Odessa?

A good time to visit Odessa

July is a good time to visit Odessa, with days averaging 35.2°C and nights around 21.8°C (mean 28.5°C, warmer than Odessa's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. May and September are marginally more temperate, but July 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 July — In Depth

☀️ July climate overview

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Odessa, with average highs near 35.2°C and lows around 21.8°C (mean 28.5°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 44 mm of rainfall and 47% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in July

July averages 44 mm of rainfall in Odessa, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest July on record saw 148 mm (1988), and the driest just 3 mm (2011). Humidity sits around 47% and average wind speed is 3.6 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 7.3 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How July has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average July temperatures have risen by about 1.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 35°C to 36.6°C and overnight lows from 21.2°C to 22.7°C over the same span.
July Weather in Odessa, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202534.9°C28.3°C21.6°C40.0°C19.5°C95 mm54%3.3 m/s7.1
202436.5°C29.5°C22.4°C41.7°C19.0°C38 mm46%3.5 m/s7.3
2023 🔥39.4°C31.8°C24.2°C44.1°C20.9°C5 mm35%3.8 m/s7.8
202238.7°C31.6°C24.4°C42.0°C22.0°C16 mm34%3.7 m/s7.7
202133.6°C27.3°C21.0°C38.7°C18.0°C49 mm57%2.9 m/s7.1
202038.2°C31.0°C23.9°C44.8°C22.1°C20 mm38%3.8 m/s7.7
201936.2°C29.2°C22.1°C41.0°C17.3°C45 mm44%3.5 m/s7.7
201836.3°C29.6°C22.9°C41.4°C19.4°C36 mm40%3.4 m/s7.3
201734.7°C28.3°C21.8°C38.2°C19.9°C59 mm50%3.4 m/s7.3
201638.1°C30.7°C23.3°C42.4°C21.2°C26 mm42%3.9 m/s7.9
201536.1°C28.9°C21.7°C39.6°C17.0°C32 mm49%3.5 m/s7.6
201435.1°C28.3°C21.5°C40.0°C18.6°C19 mm47%3.8 m/s7.3
201333.4°C27.1°C20.8°C38.9°C16.4°C59 mm49%3.5 m/s6.6
201235.1°C28.5°C22.0°C39.1°C19.9°C32 mm46%3.4 m/s7
201137.7°C30.7°C23.7°C40.0°C21.3°C3 mm36%3.8 m/s7.8
201031.4°C26.1°C20.8°C37.5°C18.9°C104 mm68%3.6 m/s6.6
200934.7°C28.1°C21.5°C40.5°C17.5°C126 mm51%3 m/s7.2
200834.4°C27.7°C21.0°C38.6°C17.2°C21 mm51%3.8 m/s7
2007 ❄️31.3°C25.6°C19.9°C36.5°C18.3°C56 mm64%2.8 m/s6.7
200635.9°C29.2°C22.6°C40.6°C18.3°C29 mm42%3.4 m/s7.6
200534.5°C28.0°C21.5°C41.9°C17.0°C77 mm51%3.4 m/s7.1
200434.4°C27.5°C20.6°C39.5°C15.5°C59 mm53%3.7 m/s7.2
200335.0°C28.1°C21.1°C39.3°C19.1°C22 mm50%3.6 m/s7.5
200233.9°C27.5°C21.1°C40.2°C19.3°C55 mm54%3.5 m/s7.3
200138.0°C30.7°C23.4°C41.7°C18.3°C12 mm35%3.9 m/s7.9
200037.3°C30.0°C22.7°C41.3°C19.4°C7 mm35%3.6 m/s7.3
199934.8°C28.0°C21.1°C43.8°C16.0°C26 mm48%4 m/s7.4
199838.0°C31.2°C24.3°C43.2°C22.9°C18 mm36%3.6 m/s7.5
199735.4°C28.5°C21.6°C37.9°C18.6°C38 mm46%3.8 m/s7.7
199635.5°C29.2°C22.9°C38.8°C20.3°C30 mm41%3.2 m/s7.1
199536.2°C28.9°C21.6°C42.0°C16.8°C20 mm39%3.3 m/s7.7
199436.7°C29.4°C22.2°C42.2°C19.5°C61 mm38%3.6 m/s7.7
199334.3°C28.1°C22.0°C39.7°C19.8°C69 mm51%4.2 m/s7.3
199233.6°C27.0°C20.4°C40.0°C18.0°C49 mm54%3.6 m/s7.6
199132.3°C26.4°C20.5°C37.5°C18.3°C126 mm54%3.2 m/s6.6
199031.7°C26.0°C20.3°C36.9°C16.2°C69 mm55%3.7 m/s6.3
198935.6°C29.0°C22.5°C44.7°C19.0°C16 mm38%3.4 m/s7.5
1988 🌧️32.5°C26.4°C20.3°C36.9°C16.0°C148 mm57%3.3 m/s7.3
198734.0°C27.1°C20.2°C40.5°C18.8°C14 mm55%4.2 m/s7.3
198634.7°C27.6°C20.5°C38.8°C18.6°C33 mm44%3.7 m/s7.4
198534.0°C27.0°C20.0°C38.0°C16.8°C44 mm46%3.2 m/s7.5
198434.2°C27.7°C21.1°C36.6°C19.2°C25 mm42%3.4 m/s7
198336.4°C29.2°C21.9°C42.0°C19.7°C8 mm41%4 m/s—
198235.2°C28.5°C21.9°C38.0°C19.6°C44 mm44%3.5 m/s—
198135.3°C28.3°C21.3°C38.9°C19.4°C32 mm48%3.8 m/s—

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

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Odessa July Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Odessa in July?▼

The average high in July is around 35.2°C with lows near 21.8°C (mean 28.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Odessa in July?▼

July averages 44 mm of rainfall in Odessa, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 148 mm in 1988.

What was the hottest July on record in Odessa?▼

The hottest July reached 44.8°C in 2020. The coldest dipped to 15.5°C in 2004.

Has July in Odessa gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average July temperatures have risen by about 1.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 35°C to 36.6°C and overnight lows from 21.2°C to 22.7°C over the same span.

Is July a good time to visit Odessa?▼

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Odessa and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 35.2°C daytime highs and 21.8°C at night.

Is July the coldest month in Odessa?▼

Not quite — July is the 12th coolest month in Odessa, averaging 28.5°C.

What should I pack for Odessa in July?▼

For July in Odessa, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 35.2°C and lows of 21.8°C.

Is Odessa humid in July?▼

Relative humidity in July averages 47% — relatively dry.

How windy is Odessa in July?▼

Average wind speed in July is 3.6 m/s. The windiest July on record averaged 4.2 m/s (1987).

Which July had the most rainfall in Odessa?▼

The wettest July on record was 1988 with 148 mm. On average, July sees 44 mm.

Where does this July 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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