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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Overcast

54°F

12°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 10 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1013.1 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill51°F (11°C)
Last update 20 Aug 7:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

29 Miles W Drift River AK

  • Today

    Today: Showers. High near 46. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly before 1am. Low around 42. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers before 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. High near 45. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers. High near 46. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
Showers, mainly before 1am. Low around 42. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Scattered showers before 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Rain. High near 45. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of showers before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
A chance of showers between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
A chance of showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
29 Miles W Drift River AK
 60.53°N 153°W (Elev. 3182 ft)
Last Update:
7:37 am AKDT Aug 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am AKDT Aug 20, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 26, 2026
 
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