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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 93%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1017.1 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Aug 9:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles SW Drift River AK

  • Today

    Today: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 55. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Low around 50. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain. High near 56. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 60 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 55. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 50. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 56. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Saturday
A chance of showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles SW Drift River AK
 60.38°N 152.71°W (Elev. 850 ft)
Last Update:
7:56 am AKDT Aug 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am AKDT Aug 4, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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