National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce
Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Overcast

54°F

12°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.6 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Aug 4:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles WSW Drift River AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain. Low around 42. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

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

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind.

    High: 51 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 42. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 48. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
A chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles WSW Drift River AK
 60.48°N 152.67°W (Elev. 3953 ft)
Last Update:
1:47 am AKDT Aug 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am AKDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 12, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation