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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Light Rain

56°F

13°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.6 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 8:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

29 Miles SW Drift River AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 47. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain. Low around 47. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

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

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely before 4pm, then showers after 4pm. High near 52. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers. Low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 47. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tuesday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Low around 47. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 52. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Rain likely before 4pm, then showers after 4pm. High near 52. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers. Low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
29 Miles SW Drift River AK
 60.32°N 152.82°W (Elev. 2231 ft)
Last Update:
3:32 pm AKDT Aug 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm AKDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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