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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.8 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill54°F (12°C)
Last update 6 Aug 8:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

38 Miles WSW Drift River AK

  • Today

    Today: Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 62 °F

    Cloudy then
    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
A chance of rain, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Sunday
A chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
A chance of rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Monday Night
A chance of rain before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
38 Miles WSW Drift River AK
 60.34°N 153.14°W (Elev. 3392 ft)
Last Update:
7:38 am AKDT Aug 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am AKDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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