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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Overcast

61°F

16°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.8 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Aug 1:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

34 Miles W Drift River AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain before 7am, then a slight chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 51 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A slight chance of rain before 7am, then a slight chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
A chance of rain after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
34 Miles W Drift River AK
 60.61°N 153.17°W (Elev. 4931 ft)
Last Update:
12:47 pm AKDT Aug 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm AKDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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