2026 Compare Cities Climate:
Yakima, WA vs Odessa, TX

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Highlights
- Odessa has 71.8% more rainy days than Yakima.
- Odessa has 28.6% more Sunny Days than Yakima.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Odessa scores 8.1% better than Yakima
 Yakima, WAOdessa, TXUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1538
 Snowfall18  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock45106
 Sunny199  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9586
 Avg. Jan. Low24  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock87
 UV Index2.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock29002443
Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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Over 10 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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Reviews for Odessa    11 Reviews

You need to be a friendly person who likes people, isn't afraid to work hard, and have a strength of character that can handle challenges to make it here. Odessa sits on  More

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Over 5 years ago

I think Odessa is a perfect little west Texas town. There is pride in our homes, pride in our community and pride in our kids. No, it's not a fancy place, but you won't  More

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Over 8 years ago

Listen to me!!! Do not move to this place!! I was born in this dump and couldnt wait to leave! if you are anything but caucassion your opertunities are very very  More

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