Odessa, Texas Weather
Odessa, Texas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Odessa, Ector County.
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About Odessa, Texas
Odessa, Texas, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the vast West Texas plains, a terrain of subtle elevations and wide horizons where the sky seems to stretch into eternity. It lies 7.7 miles east of West Odessa, TX (from West Odessa, TX: bearing 88°T), and is situated 20.0 miles west-south-west of Midland. Its history is deeply intertwined with the discovery and exploitation of oil, a force that fundamentally altered its trajectory and economy, drawing a hardy populace seeking opportunity in the Permian Basin. The very air often carries a dry, mineral scent, a subtle reminder of the earth's hidden wealth, and the economy, while diversified, still pulses with the rhythm of the energy sector. The low-lying scrub brush and hardy grasses speak of a land that demands resilience, mirroring the spirit of its inhabitants who have built a substantial community in this arid setting. The cultural character of Odessa is one of pragmatic optimism, a blend of frontier spirit and modern ambition, evident in the quiet hum of daily life. Notable landmarks include the Globe of the Great Southwest, a faithful replica of Shakespeare's original Globe Theatre, offering a unique cultural anchor in this part of the state. While not boasting a large university, Odessa College provides educational opportunities, fostering local talent and intellectual growth. The city's sports teams, though perhaps not nationally renowned, inspire fierce local pride, their games often becoming community gatherings under the expansive Texas sky. The annual Sandhills Stock Show & Rodeo is a significant event, celebrating the region's ranching heritage.
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| Location | Odessa, Ector County, Texas |
| Coordinates | 31.845682°N, 102.367643°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 79761, 79762, 79760, 79763, 79764 |
| Area Code | 806 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Odessa, Texas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Odessa, Texas, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Odessa includes coordinates 31.845682°N, 102.367643°W, situated in Ector County. ZIP code 79761, 79762, 79760, 79763, 79764. Telephone area code: 806. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
