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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Light Rain

57°F

14°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed N 3 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Aug 8:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

31 Miles WSW Drift River AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Low around 41. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Cloudy then
    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Low around 41. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
A chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of rain after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
A chance of rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
31 Miles WSW Drift River AK
 60.42°N 152.99°W (Elev. 4400 ft)
Last Update:
7:47 pm AKDT Aug 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm AKDT Aug 5, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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