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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Overcast

58°F

14°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed NE 8 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1019.2 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Aug 11:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

28 Miles SW Drift River AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain. High near 52. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Low around 49. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 52. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 49. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
A chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Sunday
A chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
28 Miles SW Drift River AK
 60.27°N 152.65°W (Elev. 1552 ft)
Last Update:
12:22 pm AKDT Aug 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm AKDT Aug 5, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 11, 2026
 
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