Odessa, Texas Weather
Odessa, Texas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Odessa, Ector County.
Full aviation weather for Odessa is published on the Odessa Schlemeyer Field (KODO) page, 8 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 4 airfields within reach of Odessa have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Odessa: Midland International Air and Space Port (KMAF) 19 km · Skywest Inc Airport (K7T7) 28 km · Midland Airpark (KMDD) 33 km
Conditions reported at KODO describe the airfield itself. Weather 8 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Odessa specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
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.
Live animated radar for Odessa and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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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 | September 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, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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. 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.
