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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Fair and Breezy

55°F

13°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed S 25 G 38 mph
Barometer 29.58 in (1001.9 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill49°F (9°C)
Last update 17 Aug 3:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

38 Miles WSW Drift River AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Showers. Low around 38. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers before 1pm, then rain likely between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely after 4pm. High near 42. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 42 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers, mainly before 10pm, then rain likely after 10pm. Low around 37. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain. High near 42. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain, mainly before 4am, then showers after 4am. Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers. Low around 38. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Showers before 1pm, then rain likely between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely after 4pm. High near 42. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers, mainly before 10pm, then rain likely after 10pm. Low around 37. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 42. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Rain, mainly before 4am, then showers after 4am. Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
Showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
38 Miles WSW Drift River AK
 60.31°N 153.14°W (Elev. 4478 ft)
Last Update:
3:51 am AKDT Aug 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am AKDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 23, 2026
 
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