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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Light Rain

54°F

12°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed N 3 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.6 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Aug 7:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

28 Miles W Drift River AK

  • Today

    Today: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 46. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 46 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Low around 44. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain. High near 47. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 49. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 46. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 44. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 47. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 49. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
28 Miles W Drift River AK
 60.53°N 153°W (Elev. 3182 ft)
Last Update:
7:56 am AKDT Aug 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am AKDT Aug 4, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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