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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Light Rain

57°F

14°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1018.0 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Aug 11:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

32 Miles W Drift River AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain. High near 45. Southeast wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Low around 43. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain. High near 47. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 60%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 48. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance Rain
    then 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 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 45. Southeast wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 43. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 47. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 60%.
Thursday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 48. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A chance of rain before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
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:
32 Miles W Drift River AK
 60.53°N 153.11°W (Elev. 3583 ft)
Last Update:
7:56 am AKDT Aug 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm AKDT Aug 4, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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