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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Fair

33°F

1°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.80 in (1009.4 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Sep 7:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Drift River AK

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 58. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain. Low around 49. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 58. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 49. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
A chance of showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 46.
Labor Day
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Drift River AK
 60.6°N 152.19°W (Elev. 30 ft)
Last Update:
7:16 am AKDT Sep 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am AKDT Sep 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Sep 8, 2026
 
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