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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.7 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill54°F (12°C)
Last update 5 Aug 6:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles WSW Drift River AK

  • Today

    Today: Rain. High near 48. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Low around 45. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Calm wind.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 48. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 45. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Saturday
A chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
A chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles WSW Drift River AK
 60.54°N 152.51°W (Elev. 3291 ft)
Last Update:
8:32 am AKDT Aug 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am AKDT Aug 5, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 11, 2026
 
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