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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Light Rain

55°F

13°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.6 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill54°F (12°C)
Last update 4 Aug 12:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles WSW Drift River AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 47. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 51. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain. Low around 47. Southeast 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 80%.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 52. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 47. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 51. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Low around 47. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 52. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 52. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles WSW Drift River AK
 60.51°N 152.56°W (Elev. 1998 ft)
Last Update:
9:42 pm AKDT Aug 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am AKDT Aug 4, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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