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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 NW 3 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.7 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Aug 4:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Drift River AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain. Low around 53. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain. High near 56. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain. Low around 51. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 60. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 60 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 53. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 56. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 51. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 60. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Sunday
A chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Drift River AK
 60.6°N 152.19°W (Elev. 30 ft)
Last Update:
5:32 am AKDT Aug 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am AKDT Aug 5, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 11, 2026
 
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