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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Fair

51°F

11°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.6 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 1 Aug 10:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

26 Miles WSW Drift River AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain, mainly after 1am. Low around 43. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 47. South wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 47 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 40. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain. High near 46. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain before 10am, then showers after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly after 1am. Low around 43. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 47. South wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 40. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday
Rain. High near 46. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Rain before 10am, then showers after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Thursday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
26 Miles WSW Drift River AK
 60.51°N 152.89°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
Last Update:
8:57 pm AKDT Aug 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am AKDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 8, 2026
 
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