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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Fog/Mist

53°F

12°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.20 in (1022.7 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 0.75 mi
Wind Chill51°F (11°C)
Last update 9 Aug 11:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

32 Miles W Drift River AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Widespread haze. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Haze

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Widespread haze. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 46 °F

    Haze

  • Monday

    Monday: Isolated showers after 4pm. Widespread haze. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 58 °F

    Haze then
    Isolated
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered showers before 10pm, then isolated showers after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Widespread haze. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Widespread haze. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Monday
Isolated showers after 4pm. Widespread haze. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Monday Night
Scattered showers before 10pm, then isolated showers after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
Showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
32 Miles W Drift River AK
 60.55°N 153.11°W (Elev. 4124 ft)
Last Update:
7:58 am AKDT Aug 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm AKDT Aug 9, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 15, 2026
 
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